🛒 Ingredients
🥣 200 g flour (7 oz)
🥄 2 tsp baking powder
🍬 125 g sugar (4.4 oz)
🍯 1 packet vanilla sugar
🧂 1 pinch salt
🧈 125 g soft butter (4.4 oz)
🥚 3 eggs
🍏 4 apples
🥛 3 tbsp milk
🧈 30 g frozen butter, grated (1 oz)
🌿 1 tsp cinnamon sugar
🧊 Storage & Freshness Tips
🧊 Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days
❄️ Refrigerate for up to 5 days, covered well to prevent drying
🔥 Warm slices in the oven for a fresh-baked taste
📦 Freeze tightly wrapped slices for up to 3 months
🍋 Sprinkle a touch of lemon juice over apples if preparing in advance
🍽️ Kitchen Tools and 🛠️ Equipment Needed 🔪
🧁 Springform pan (26 cm)
🥣 Mixing bowls
🥄 Wooden spoon or spatula
⚖️ Kitchen scales
🥄 Measuring spoons
🔪 Sharp knife
🍴 Whisk or electric mixer
📅 Nutritional Benefits
🍏 Apples provide dietary fibre that supports digestion
💛 Butter delivers energy and richness in moderation
🥚 Eggs supply protein for structure and nourishment
🌾 Flour offers carbohydrates, the body’s main energy source
🍬 Cinnamon may help regulate blood sugar naturally
🥛 Milk contributes calcium for healthy bones
🧈 Small amounts of fat enhance flavour satisfaction
✨ Balanced proportions ensure no overpowering sweetness
🔥 Baking locks in nutrients while softening fibre for digestibility
☕ A wholesome treat when enjoyed mindfully
🌿 Health Benefits of the Ingredients
🍏 Apples are rich in antioxidants that support heart health
🥚 Eggs contribute choline, important for brain function
🌿 Cinnamon may have anti-inflammatory effects
🧈 Butter in moderation provides fat-soluble vitamins A, D, and E
🥛 Milk aids muscle recovery with protein and calcium
🍬 Sugar, though limited, provides quick energy when balanced
🌾 Whole flour keeps you satiated longer with complex carbs
🍋 Lemon juice prevents oxidation and supports immunity
💛 Simple, natural ingredients support clean eating
🔥 Home baking avoids preservatives found in store-bought cakes
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