MRS. DUNLINSON'S PLATE CAKES

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British senior art director James Dunlinson got this recipe for traditional plate cakes, which originated in Cumberland, England, from his mother, Julia.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Cake Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 pounds Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and cut into 1 1/2-inch chunks
Juice of 1 lemon
1 pound raspberries
1 teaspoon butter, for plate
Pate Brisee
All-purpose flour, for work surface
1/2 cup sugar, plus 1 tablespoon for sprinkling
1 large egg, lightly beaten with 1 teaspoon water

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375 degrees with rack in center. In a medium bowl, toss apples and lemon juice. Gently fold in raspberries. Set aside. Coat an 8- or 9-inch ovenproof plate with butter. Set aside.
  • Divide the pate brisee in half; roll out one half on a lightly floured surface, to a circle 1 inch larger than the plate, about 1/8 inch thick. Transfer to prepared plate. Mound the fruit in the center of the plate, and sprinkle with 1/2 cup sugar. Brush the edge of the pastry with water to seal crust.
  • Roll out remaining pastry, a few inches larger than the plate, and place on top of the fruit. Trim off any excess, then turn the edges under to seal. Flute the edges with fingers or a fork, and make 2 or 3 slits in the top for steam to escape. Brush egg wash evenly over cake, and sprinkle with remaining sugar. Place plate on a sheet pan to catch any drips. Bake 40 to 50 minutes, until crust is golden and fruit is bubbling. Let cool on a wire rack 10 minutes before serving.

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