How to bake Dorset Apple Cake | Bakes in 40 minutes | Serves 10

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Set aside.

In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.

Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk, and mix until just combined.

Fold in the diced apples, raisins, and walnuts if using.

Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.

Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Serve plain or with a dusting of powdered sugar.

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