The Apple Loaf Cake Recipe Here, apples and whole wheat flour make for a healthier cake.

Ingredients:

8 tbsp unsalted butter, softened,

plus extra for greasing

1⁄2 cup all-purpose flour, plus extra for dusting

1⁄3 cup light brown sugar

1⁄4 cup sugar

2 large eggs

1 tsp pure vanilla extract

1⁄2 cup whole wheat flour

1 tsp baking powder

1⁄4 tsp salt

2 tsp cinnamon

2 apples, peeled, cored, and diced

Method:

1 Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease the pan and dust the base with flour. In a bowl, whisk together the butter and the sugars.

2 Beat in the eggs, one at a time. Add the vanilla extract. In a separate bowl, sift together the flours, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. Fold the dry ingredients into the batter, mixing well.

3 Toss the apples in a little all-purpose flour, then fold them into the batter. Pour the mixture into the pan. Bake in the center of the oven for 40–50 minutes, until the cake is golden brown. 

4 Leave to cool slightly then turn out onto a wire rack. STORE The cake will keep in an airtight container for 3 days.

BAKER’S TIP:

When baking with any dried or fresh fruit, toss it lightly in flour before adding it to the wet ingredients. This floury coating will help stop the fruit from sinking to the bottom of the cake while cooking, ensuring it stays evenly distributed throughout.