Another thing I found while cleaning my fridge was a bag of green apples. Hmmm.... I bought these on a whim when I was so motivated to bake apple pie bars.
Mind you, Salted Caramel Apple Pie Bars. I tell you, I cannot visit Sally's Baking Addiction without getting all worked up and wanting to bake all the goodies that I see.
As you can tell, my enthusiasm cools down just as fast as it is ignited. So the poor Granny Smith apples lay untouched behind my fridge drawer.
Since I was on a break, I decided not to waste these perfectly good apples. So I turned to Alex Goh's Creative Making of Cakes for some ideas (because those darn Salted Caramel Apple Pie Bars were too much work. Hah!).
On my Sunday grocery run I made sure to buy some plain yogurt.
As I was getting ready for action, I realized that under instruction number 4, the apples had to be boiled until soft. Bah!
I know, I should have read the instructions more thoroughly. But seriously, if I had written that recipe, I would have put that under instruction number 1. Makes more sense, don't you think?
It was too late and I decided to grate the apples instead. It worked out fine except that my cake was lacking in the sweet department because I reduced the sugar too much.
But still, this is a lovely cake. The scent of apples , cinnamon and butter make for a happy smell. My kind of aromatherapy.
Yogurt Apple Cake
Recipe source : Adapted from Creative Making of Cakes (page 56)
Ingredients :
- 250g butter
- 200g sugar (My reduction to 180g from 230g was way too low)
- 5 eggs
- 140ml yogurt
- 300g self raising flour + 1 tsp cinnamon powder, sifted
- 2 large Granny Smith apples, peeled and grated
- 50g raisins, tossed in 1 tsp of flour (to prevent sinking)
Method :
1. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
2. Add eggs, one at a time, beating until well combined.
3. Add flour and yogurt alternately. Fold gently to combine.
4. Fold in grated apples and raisins.
5. Pour batter into a lined and greased 8" round pan.
6. Bake at 160C for 60 minutes of until skewer inserted into center of cake comes out clean.
Note : I tented the cake after 50 minutes.
Wish I have a piece to try now, hehe...
ReplyDeletehee..hee...
DeleteMy missus used to make very nice apple sauce cake with SOFTASILK flour. I guess she will not be making that anymore. :(
ReplyDeleteWell, I guess you'll have to grab a slice of cake from the bakery, though homemade is better.
Deletesedapnya PH, boleh order ke ni? hihi
ReplyDeletehee..hee..belum buka order lagi hah..hah..
Deletehi PH, nampak moist betul kek apple yogurt ni
ReplyDeleteLina, memang moist dan sedap :)
DeleteCake looks moist... I have the tendency to cut out the sugar by a lot when I bake too :P esp when i see the other healthy ingredients in this recipe like apples and yogurt..
ReplyDeleteIt's moist and full of apple and cinnamon flavor.
DeleteA less sweet cake is fine by me. I can't help but notice that you have 4 more Granny Smith apples....two more yoghurt apple cakes to bake? Hehe! :D
ReplyDeleteHow observant! I am still thinking what to do with them hee..hee..
DeleteNampak sedap kek ini.....nanti rajin boleh try your recipe.
ReplyDeleteYa, cuba lah sebab kek ni sedap :)
DeleteI want a slice please....
ReplyDeletePlease help yourself hee..hee..
DeleteThe cake looks moist. My mind is playing a trick on me...I think I can smell the freshly baked cake...sniff, sniff. How I wish I were your neighbour!
ReplyDeletehee..hee..the smell of cinnamon and apples is very strong and the wind blew all the way from my kitchen to Ipoh :)
DeleteNever had apple butter cake before... this sounds like a very rich cake, looks good to go into my tummy! :)
ReplyDeleteApple butter cake is awesome. You must bake one yourself hee..hee..
Deletei love your resourcefulness and capabilities - finding apples in the fridge and deciding to whip up a cake (if i found apples in the fridge, i'd just eat them plain, heheh) :D
ReplyDeletehah..hah...that's a very practical solution!
DeleteI like not sweet cakes so this apple yogurt cake is just right for me. I like to eat green apples as they are too.
ReplyDeleteThe cake has just a hint of sweetness. OK for me and you but some people might find it bland.
DeleteHello dear - This cake is exquisite. Two days ago I made a Blueberry Yogurt cake... Will have to try yours next time :)
ReplyDeleteWow, blueberry yogurt cakes sounds great! I must bake one too :)
DeleteHi Phong Hong, I love add apple in bakes. They are always very yummy after baked. Your apple yogurt cake makes me want to grab a slice now.
ReplyDeleteAnn, I agree! Now I love apples in butter cake.
DeleteI do the same as you - reduce sugar. I also switch fats and try to 'healthify' recipes. ;-)
ReplyDeleteThat's good to know. But I still love butter too much to substitute hee..hee...
DeleteWhoa! First time I heard aromatherapy cake! So creative and fragrant cakes like this can win prizes. Please open a shop and I will be your most loyal customer.
ReplyDeleteSmell and eat. hah..hah..
DeleteYou tak ada plan nak bukak bakery ke PH.... I rasa u boleh bukaklah. Kan u rajin masak. Kreatif lagi....Mesti laku keras tau!!
ReplyDeleteHainom, letih lah buat kedai kek, tak larat PH. Sekadar main2 kat rumah OK lah.
DeleteNampak gebu gebas kek PH ni tau..
ReplyDeleteRasa nak ambil jer sepotong atas piring tu :P
hee..hee..best kan kalau dapat ambik dari skrin PC.
DeleteI think your apples were bought not too long ago because they are still in good condition when u found them LOL
ReplyDeleteYes, I wrapped them in newspaper and put in a plastic bag. It seems to help.
Deletelovely cake, I can imagine its smell:)
ReplyDeleteWhile it was in the oven, my house smelt so lovely :D
DeleteWah, senang ni. Hihi..maybe can try when ai had green apple and cinnamon powder. Dua benda ni ai jarang beli.
ReplyDeleteTry lah, sedap. Boleh buat makan masa minum petang.
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