Gordon Ramsay's Delightful Spiced Apple Cake
Indulge in the warm and comforting flavors of Gordon Ramsay's Delightful Spiced Apple Cake. This scrumptious recipe combines the sweetness of cooking apples and the tartness of Braeburn apples, infused with aromatic spices that will awaken your senses. Perfect for gatherings or a cozy afternoon tea, this cake is best served warm with a glossy apricot glaze that adds a delightful shine. Share it with friends and family, and enjoy the rich, spiced aroma wafting through your home as it bakes to perfection.
6
Servings
N/A
Calories
18
Ingredients
Ingredients
Cooking apples
2 lbs (peeled, cored, and sliced)
Superfine sugar
1/4 cup (to sweeten the apple puree)
Butter
2 tablespoons (plus extra to grease the pan)
Braeburn apples
2 (peeled, cored, and finely sliced)
Lemon
1 (juice of the lemon is used to prevent apple browning)
Whole wheat flour
1 1/3 cups (for the cake base)
Baking powder
4 teaspoons (leavening agent)
Baking soda
1/2 teaspoon (leavening agent)
Fine sea salt
1/4 teaspoon (for flavor enhancement)
Brown sugar
1 cup (adds sweetness and depth)
Ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon (spice for flavor)
Ground ginger
1 teaspoon (spice for flavor)
Nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon (freshly grated if possible for better flavor)
Ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon (spice for flavor)
Large egg
1 (beaten)
Light olive oil
1/4 cup (for moisture)
Apricot jam
2 tablespoons (to glaze the cake)
Water
1-2 tablespoons (to mix with apricot jam)
Instructions
1
Begin by peeling, coring, and slicing the cooking apples. In a large skillet, combine the apples with the superfine sugar and butter. Cook over high heat for about 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the apples break down into a thick pulp and excess water evaporates. Remove from heat and let cool completely; you should yield approximately 1 lb of apple puree.
2
Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Prepare a 9-inch cake pan with a removable bottom by lining it with parchment paper and lightly greasing it with butter. Peel, core, and thinly slice the Braeburn apples using a mandoline or a sharp knife. Drizzle most of the lemon juice over the slices and add a splash of water to prevent browning. Set aside.
3
In a large mixing bowl, sift together the whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, fine sea salt, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and ground cloves. Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients.
4
Add the beaten egg, olive oil, and cooled apple puree into the well. Gently fold the mixture until just incorporated—be careful not to overmix.
5
Transfer the batter into the prepared cake pan, using a spatula to smooth out the top evenly. Bake in the preheated oven for about 30 minutes, or until the cake springs back when pressed lightly in the center.
6
Carefully layer the sliced Braeburn apples in overlapping concentric circles on top of the cake batter, leaving a slight margin at the edges. Brush the apple slices gently with a bit of remaining lemon juice. Return the cake to the oven and bake for an additional 30 to 35 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
7
Allow the cake to cool slightly in the pan before carefully unmolding it onto a wire rack. In a small saucepan, warm the apricot jam with a splash of water over low heat, stirring until melted and smooth. Brush this glaze over the warm cake to give it a beautiful shine. Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Who created this recipe?
This recipe was created by Gordon Ramsay.
What is the full name of the recipe?
The recipe is titled Gordon Ramsay's Delightful Spiced Apple Cake.
What types of apples are needed?
The recipe requires 2 lbs of cooking apples and 2 Braeburn apples.
How many servings does this cake provide?
This cake recipe serves 6 people.
What should the oven temperature be?
The oven should be preheated to 325°F (160°C).
What size and type of pan is recommended?
A 9-inch cake pan with a removable bottom is recommended.
How do you prepare the apple puree?
Cook the cooking apples with superfine sugar and butter over high heat for 10 to 15 minutes until they form a thick pulp.
How much apple puree should be produced?
The cooking process should yield approximately 1 lb of apple puree.
What type of flour is used in this recipe?
The recipe uses 1 1/3 cups of whole wheat flour.
Which spices give the cake its flavor?
The flavor comes from ground cinnamon, ground ginger, nutmeg, and ground cloves.
What are the leavening agents in the cake?
The cake uses 4 teaspoons of baking powder and 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda.
What kind of sugar is added to the dry ingredients?
1 cup of brown sugar is used in the dry mix to add sweetness and depth.
How many eggs are used in the batter?
One large beaten egg is used in the batter.
What fat is used to provide moisture to the cake batter?
1/4 cup of light olive oil is used for moisture.
How should the dry and wet ingredients be combined?
Make a well in the dry ingredients, add the wet ingredients, and gently fold until just incorporated without overmixing.
How long is the initial baking time?
The cake is first baked for about 30 minutes until it springs back when pressed.
When are the Braeburn apples added?
The sliced Braeburn apples are layered on top of the cake after the first 30 minutes of baking.
How long is the second baking stage?
The cake bakes for an additional 30 to 35 minutes after the Braeburn apples are added.
How can you tell if the cake is finished baking?
A skewer inserted into the center should come out clean.
What is used to glaze the cake?
A mixture of 2 tablespoons of apricot jam and 1-2 tablespoons of water is used as a glaze.
How is the glaze applied?
Warm the jam and water over low heat until smooth, then brush over the warm cake.
Why is lemon juice used on the Braeburn apples?
The lemon juice prevents the apple slices from browning while they wait to be added to the cake.
What tool is suggested for slicing the Braeburn apples?
A mandoline or a sharp knife is suggested for getting thin, even slices.
Is the cake served warm or cold?
The cake is best served warm.
How is the cake pan prepared?
The pan should be lined with parchment paper and lightly greased with butter.
What kind of salt is specified?
The recipe specifies fine sea salt.
What is the purpose of the apricot glaze?
The glaze adds a beautiful, glossy shine to the finished cake.
How should the Braeburn apples be arranged on the cake?
They should be layered in overlapping concentric circles.
What is the texture of the cooking apple component?
It is cooked down into a thick pulp with excess water evaporated.
Which tags are associated with this recipe?
Tags include dessert, cake, apple, spiced, baking, Gordon Ramsay, low protein, fruity, comfort food, and fall recipe.