Easy Cake With Apples, Carob & Raisins - #Croatianway

carob powder

🥗Healthier: cocoa powder

💰Cheaper: chocolate powder

Cocoa powder provides a similar flavor profile.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is dairy-free and adds a subtle flavor.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey offers natural sweetness with a unique flavor.

raisins

🥗Healthier: dried cranberries

💰Cheaper: sultanas

Dried cranberries add a tartness that complements the cake.

Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).

Grease a cake pan with butter and dust with flour.

Peel and core the apples, then slice them thinly.

In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.

In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.

Stir in lemon juice and vanilla extract.

Combine the dry ingredients with the wet mixture until just blended.

Fold in the sliced apples, raisins, and carob powder gently.

Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan.

Sprinkle chopped walnuts on top if desired.

Bake for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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