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28 amazing apple cakes

Keep the doctor away... with cake.

Enjoy one of our fruity apple cakes for afternoon tea. Choose from our amazing apple crunch cake with whole poached apples baked inside to our pure apple cake made from sliced apple, an apple miso upside-down cake, streusel cakes, tea cakes and more.

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apple streusel cake

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Apple streusel cake

Apple streusel cake

This cake, completely finished after baking since it has its own topping, is simply delicious. Serve warm with cream or cinnamon ice-cream.

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Apple miso upside down cake

Apple miso upside down cake

Turn dessert on its head with this miso gives this cake an unbeatable flavour enhancement. Sweet caramel and apples with a miso richness.

APPLE CAKE

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Apple cake

Apple cake

This simple apple tea cake is dense, moist and delicious. Glazed with apricot jam and studded with tender apple pieces, it makes a great afternoon tea treat.

APPLE ALMOND CAKE

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Apple almond cake

Apple almond cake

This divine apple cake has a crunchy almond topping and goes beautifully with a morning or afternoon cuppa.

Apple custard cake

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Apple custard cake

Apple custard cake

Traditionally made in autumn to coincide with the harvest, this apple custard cake is a delightful marriage between the tartness of apples and the sweetness of custard and cake.

Toffee apple cake

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Toffee apple cake

This toffee apple cake recipe is inspired by the sticky, sweet carnival treats but is sophisticated enough to be a stunning centrepiece at your next dinner party.

Apple ginger cakes with lemon icing

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Apple ginger cakes with lemon icing

Apple ginger cakes with lemon icing

Delicate sweet little cakes with apple and ginger make a gorgeous dessert or morning tea treat. Drizzled with lemon icing for that extra zing!

APPLE CHOCOLATE CAKE

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Apple chocolate cake

Apple chocolate cake

chocolate apple cake

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Chocolate apple cake

Chocolate apple cake

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Apple and cinnamon crunch cake with cinnamon anglaise

Apple and cinnamon crunch cake with cinnamon anglaise

Whole apples are baked inside this spectacular cake with crunchy cinnamon topping and finished with a cinnamon creme anglaise. Perfect for morning tea

Spicedapplestackcake

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Spiced apple stack cake

Spiced apple stack cake

Apple sour cream cake

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Apple sour cream cake

Apple sour cream cake

Deliciously moist, this sour cream and apple cake is perfect served straight from the oven with a dollop of ice-cream.

MOIST APPLE AND DATE CAKE

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Moist apple and date cake

Moist apple and date cake

upside-down cake with caramelised apple

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Upside-down cake with caramelised apple

Upside-down cake with caramelised apple

Impress your dinner guests with this upside-down cake with caramelised apple and dessicated coconut.

Apple cake with burnt butter frosting

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Apple cake with burnt butter frosting

Apple cake with burnt butter frosting

Burnt butter adds a gourmet edge to this delicious apple cake. Perfect for an afternoon tea-party, or just because you fancy something special on the weekend.

apple cake with brandy butterscotch sauce

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Apple cake with brandy butterscotch sauce

Apple cake with brandy butterscotch sauce

Warm apple cake with a lip-smacking brandy butterscotch sauce is a properly indulgent winter dessert. You could substitute whisky for brandy if you prefer. Serve with vanilla ice-cream for the full monty.

Apple custard crumble cake

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Apple custard crumble cake

Apple custard crumble cake

A buttery custard cake layered with stewed apples and finished with a crunchy crumble topping makes the ideal companion for your favourite cuppa.

Lumberjack cake

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Lumberjack cake

Lumberjack cake

An old-fashioned apple and date cake topped with caramelised coconut, the lumberjack cake is dense, moist and packed with enough energy to get the proverbial lumberjack through from morning tea to lunch.

Spicy apple tea cake

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Spicy apple tea cake

Spicy apple tea cake

This old-fashioned treat is easy to make – and quite healthy for a cake! So get baking, then put your feet up with a cuppa.

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Little ginger cakes with lemon drizzle

Little ginger cakes with lemon drizzle

A little bit sweet and a little bit tart, these delicious spiced ginger and apple cakes are perfect for Christmas time. Serve them in place of pudding after the big meal if you like.

Apple cream cake

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Apple cream cake

Apple cream cake

Sink your fork into a slice of this warm moist cake, perfectly topped with crunchy almonds and tender apple pieces. It goes brilliantly with a dollop of fresh cream.

Spiced apple cupcakes

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Spiced apple cupcakes

Spiced apple cupcakes

Yummy, delicious gluten-free and dairy-free spiced apple cupcakes perfect for the kids lunchbox and for you with a cup of tea, morning or afternoon.

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Spiced apple stack with toffee apples

Spiced apple stack with toffee apples

Spice up your next brunch or morning tea with this delightful spiced apple stack cake and sweet toffee apples!

Sicilian almond, apple and ricotta cake with pecans

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Sicilian almond, apple and ricotta cake with pecans

Sicilian almond, apple and ricotta cake with pecans

With classic Mediterranean flavours this ricotta cake is hearty and wholesome; just crunch through that delicious tap layer of pecans to enjoy.

Mini Apple Cinnamon Cakes

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Mini apple cinnamon cakes

Mini apple cinnamon cakes

Apple tea cake

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Apple tea cake

Apple tea cake

Cut yourself a large slice of this warm, moist apple cake – delicious served fresh from the oven with a drizzle of cream and a mug of tea.

Apple

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Apple “cake” with vanilla syrup

Apple “cake” with vanilla syrup

caramel apple crumble cake

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Caramel apple crumble cake

Caramel apple crumble cake

Golden and crumbly, this dense caramel and apple cake is wonderful with a cuppa for morning tea.

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Pure apple cake with golden syrup custard

Pure apple cake with golden syrup custard

An apple cake with a difference. Sliced apples are coated in a sweet syrup then baked until soft then drowned in a gorgeous golden syrup custard.

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