APPLE & ALMOND TEACAKE

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This is not a rich or heavy cake. It is a simple cake that is great served with tea or coffee - either cold or warm, with cream if desired. Eat within 2 days. Australian measurements used. (Aust. Women's Weekly)

Provided by auntchelle

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h5m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

125 g butter (room temperature)
2/3 cup caster sugar
2 eggs
1/2 cup self raising flour, sifted
1/2 cup plain flour, sifted
1/3 cup milk
1 apple, peeled & grated
1/4 cup slivered almonds

Steps:

  • Pre-heat oven to 180 Deg C (350 Deg F or Gas Mark 4). Grease then line a 20cm deep round cake pan with baking paper.
  • Using an electric mixer cream butter and sugar in a small bowl, until pale in colour and light and fluffy.
  • Beat in eggs, one at a time, until combined.
  • Transfer mixture to a large bowl. Stir in half of the milk and half of the sifted flours. Then stir in the remaining milk and flour.
  • Spread into prepared pan. Sprinkle evenly with the apple then top with the almonds.
  • Bake for about 45 minutes or until a skewer inserted into the cake comes out clean. Stand for 5 minutes then carefully turn onto a wire rack to cool.

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