Jersey Apple Cake with Lavender-Infused Cream

A light and fragrant apple cake provides a refreshing counterpoint to rich lamb. The lavender in the cream adds a subtle floral note that complements the herbal notes in the main dish, while the sweetness of the apples cleanses the palate without being overly heavy.

Prep Time

15 minutes

Total Time

45 minutes

Calories

475

Level

Easy

Yields

6 servings

Cost

£0.74

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Ingredients

Servings

2mediumApples (Jersey Apples preferred, such as 'Jersey Mac' or 'Royal Jersey')(Peeled, cored, and thinly sliced)

£1.20

1.5cupsAll-purpose flour

£0.20

1teaspoonBaking powder

£0.02

0.5teaspoonBaking soda

£0.01

0.5teaspoonGround cinnamon

£0.05

0.3teaspoonSalt

£0.01

2largeEggs

£0.60

0.8cupGranulated sugar

£0.15

0.5cupUnsweetened applesauce

£0.35

0.3cupVegetable oil

£0.10

1teaspoonVanilla extract

£0.10

1cupHeavy cream(Cold)

£1.20

2tablespoonsPowdered sugar

£0.05

1teaspoonDried lavender flowers(Food grade)

£0.40

Total Cost

£4.44

£0.74 per serving

The Method

1
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
2
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
3
In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, sugar, applesauce, oil, and vanilla extract until well combined.
4
Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
5
Fold in the sliced apples.
6
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and spread evenly.
7
Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
8
Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
9
While the cake is baking, prepare the lavender-infused cream. In a medium bowl, combine the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and dried lavender flowers.
10
Using an electric mixer, whip the cream until stiff peaks form. Be careful not to overwhip.
11
Serve the apple cake with a dollop of lavender-infused cream.

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My Notes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (170g)

475 kcal / 1987 kJ

Carbs

50g

19% of RDA

Fat

29g

41% of RDA

Protein

10% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

2 g

7% of RDA

Sugar

29 g

32% of RDA

Sodium

180 mg

8% of RDA

Saturated Fat

16 g

80% of RDA

Chef's Tips

For a more intense lavender flavor, steep the dried lavender flowers in the heavy cream for 30 minutes before whipping. Then, strain the cream before adding the powdered sugar and whipping.

You can add a sprinkle of chopped walnuts or pecans to the cake batter for added texture and flavor.

Serve warm or at room temperature.

This cake pairs beautifully with roast lamb, especially if the lamb is seasoned with herbs like rosemary and thyme. The sweetness of the apple and the floral notes of the lavender help to balance the richness of the lamb.

Cooking Equipment

Oven

9-inch round cake pan

Mixing bowls

Whisk

Wine Pairings

No wine pairing suggestions available for this recipe.

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