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Apple, Raisin & Walnut Cake

Cultural Context

Originating from the heart of French patisserie, the Apple, Raisin & Walnut Cake reflects the country's love for simple yet elegant desserts. Traditionally enjoyed during the fall harvest season, this cake combines the sweetness of apples with the chewiness of raisins and the crunch of walnuts, creating a delightful texture and flavor profile. Today, it is a popular choice for family gatherings and potlucks, often served with a dusting of powdered sugar or a dollop of cream.

FrenchFRdessert
50 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
3 apples cut into small cubes
juice of half an orange
1 tsp. cinnamon
2 tbsp. sugar
50 g raisins
50 g walnuts
3 eggs
100 g sugar
orange zest
180 ml milk
70 g melted butter
300 g flour
1 tbsp. baking powder
2 tbsp. sugar

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a dairy-free option with similar texture.

walnuts

🥗Healthier: pecans

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Pecans offer a similar flavor profile, while sunflower seeds are more affordable.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds natural sweetness, while brown sugar is often cheaper.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cake flour

Whole wheat flour increases fiber content, while cake flour can be less expensive.

1

Prepare the apple filling by mixing the cubed apples with orange juice, cinnamon, sugar, raisins, and walnuts.

2

In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs and sugar until well combined.

3

Add the orange zest, milk, and melted butter to the egg mixture and mix well.

4

In another bowl, combine the flour and baking powder.

5

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir until just combined.

6

Fold in the apple filling into the batter.

7

Pour the batter into a prepared baking pan and smooth the top.

8

Bake in a preheated oven until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.

Cooking Techniques

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Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

milkeggstree-nutswheat

Also Known As

Tarte aux Pommes, Raisins et Noix

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