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Mary Berry Devonshire Apple Cake

Mary Berry Devonshire Apple Cake
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Mary Berry Devonshire Apple Cake is a traditional British cake made with fresh apples, sugar, butter, and warm spices. It’s known for its moist texture and layers of soft apple chunks baked into a light, buttery sponge.

Ingredients

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  • 225g self-raising flour

  • 175g caster sugar

  • 110g butter (softened)

  • 2 large eggs

  • 2–3 apples (peeled, cored, and chopped)

  • 1 tsp cinnamon

  • ½ tsp nutmeg (optional)

  • 1–2 tbsp milk

  • Zest of 1 lemon

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the cake tin

Line a 20cm round tin with parchment and lightly grease the sides for easy release.

Step 2: Cream the butter and sugar

Beat the butter and sugar together until pale, fluffy, and well combined.

Step 3: Add the eggs

Whisk in the eggs one at a time, making sure the mixture stays smooth.

Step 4: Fold in the dry ingredients

Add the self-raising flour, cinnamon, and nutmeg, folding gently to keep the batter light.

Step 5: Add the apples

Fold in the chopped apples and lemon zest, ensuring they’re evenly distributed throughout the batter.

Step 6: Adjust the consistency

If the batter feels too thick, mix in 1–2 tablespoons of milk until soft dropping consistency.

Step 7: Transfer to the tin

Spoon the mixture into the prepared tin, smoothing the top for an even rise.

Step 8: Bake the cake

Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 45–50 minutes until golden and a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean.

Step 9: Cool and serve

Allow the cake to cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring it to a rack to cool completely.

Find it online: https://maryberrycooks.co.uk/mary-berry-devonshire-apple-cake/