Apple custard cake is a delicious dessert that combines the flavors of apples and custard. It is a simple and easy-to-make cake that can be enjoyed by everyone. The sweetness of the apples and the richness of the custard make this cake a favorite for many people. Apple custard cake is also a great way to use up any leftover apples you may have in your kitchen. With its creamy texture and sweet taste, it is sure to become one of your favorite desserts!
What is apple custard cake?
Apple custard cake combines the sweetness of apples, the richness of custard, and the buttery texture of cake to create a delightful treat. This recipe will show you how to make this classic dessert in just a few simple steps. All you need are some basic baking ingredients and an oven! With its simple preparation and delicious flavor, apple custard cake is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
Ingredients
- Eggs
- Oil and butter
- Lemon zest
- Baking powder
- All purpose flour
- Apple , peeled and diced
- Lemon juice
For Custard Cream:
- Whole milk
- Yolk of one egg
- Sugar
- Vanilla extract
- Corn starch
- Whipping cream
How to make apple cake
- In a large bowl, beat the egg, sugar, oil, butter and lemon zest until well combined.
- Add flour and baking powder, combine until fully incorporated. You will knead to combine the dough with your hands.
- Separate ¼ of the dough, wrap in a plastic a wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes for later use.
- Grease a 9x9 inch springform pan with oil or butter. Spread the remaining dough on the bottom of the spring form pan, smooth the top with the hands (watch the video for full instructions). Place the springform pan in the refrigerator for a few minutes.
- Peel and dice one big apple and put it in a saucepan along with lemon juice and sugar. cook for 5 minutes or until the apple has softened a little bit. Remove from the heat.
- In another sauce pan, add milk, egg yolk, sugar, vanilla extract and corn flour. Whisk until combined, then cook for 5 minutes on low heat until thickened. Add whipping cream and cook for few a more minutes. Remove from the heat.
- Add softened apple to the custard mixture. Now pour the custard mixture on the prepared pan. Grate the ¼ reserved dough on top.
- Bake at preheated 355F (180C) oven for 25 minutes.
- Let the cake cool completely before cutting and serving.
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Recipe Video
📖 Recipe
Apple Custard Cake
Equipment
- 9 inch springform pan
Ingredients
- ½ cup(100 g) granulated sugar
- ⅓ cup (80ml) oil
- 4 tbsp(56g) butter, softened
- zest of one lemon
- 2 ½ cup(360g) all purpose flour
- 1 tsp(10g) baking powder
- 1 large apple, peeled and diced
- 20ml juice of ½ a lemon
- 2 tbsp(40g) sugar
For the custard cream
- 2 cup(400ml) whole milk
- 1 egg yolk
- 5 tbsp(62g) sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 tablespoon corn starch
- 200ml whipping cream
Instructions
- In a large bowl, beat the eggs, sugar, oil, butter and lemon zest until well combined.
- Add flour and baking powder, mix until fully incorporated. You will need to combine the dough with your hands until smooth. Separate ¼ of the dough, wrap in a plastic a wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes for later use.
- Grease a 9x9 inch springform pan with oil or butter. Spread the remaining dough on the bottom of the spring form pan, smooth the top with the hands. Place the springform pan in the refrigerator for few minutes.
- Peel and dice one big apple and put it in a saucepan along with lemon juice and sugar. cook for 5 minutes or until the apple has softened a little bit. Remove from the heat.
- In another sauce pan, add milk, egg yolk, sugar, vanilla extract and corn flour. Whisk until combined, then cook for 5 minutes on low heat until thickened. Add whipping cream and cook for few more minutes. Remove from the heat.
- Add softened apple to the custard mixture. Now pour the custard mixture on the prepared pan. Grate the ¼ reserved dough on top.
- Bake at preheated 355F (180C) oven for 25 minutes. Let the cake cool completely before cutting and serving.
Video
Notes
- This cake be stored in the refrigerator in an air-tight container for one week and can be freeze unto 3 months.
