SUMAC, SPELT, AND APPLE CAKE
Sumac is a Middle Eastern spice with a tart, lemony flavor and the most beautiful deep red color. More commonly used in savory dishes, its citrus fragrance also works just as well in a sweet cake. The spelt flour gives this vegan number a rustic look and nutty taste, producing a delightfully crunchy crust that hides a soft, moist crumb underneath, with chunks of sweet apple running all the way through.
Provided by Benjamina Ebuehi
Categories Cake Dessert Bake Apple
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease a 1-pound (450-g) loaf pan and line with parchment paper.
- To make the applesauce, add the apple pieces to a saucepan with the lemon juice and water. Let them simmer for 10 to 12 minutes, or until they have completely softened. Remove from the heat and mash the apples with a fork until smooth. You will need roughly 1 1/2 cups (200 g) for this recipe.
- To make the cake, mix together the flour, almonds, sumac, baking powder and baking soda in a large bowl and set aside. In a medium bowl, combine the oil, sugar and applesauce.
- Add the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently, ensuring there are no lumps of flour. The batter will be fairly thick. Mix in the chopped apples and pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Bake for 45 to 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Leave to cool completely in the pan before turning it out.
- To make the drizzle, mix the sugar and lemon juice in a medium bowl until it's thick enough to coat the back of a spoon. If it's too thin, add some more sugar or loosen it up by adding more lemon juice. Once the cake is completely cool, use a teaspoon to drizzle the icing and sprinkle on a little more sumac.
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