Mary Berry Devonshire Apple Cake
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.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 45
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 8 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Ingredients
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225g self-raising flour
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175g caster sugar
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110g butter (softened)
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2 large eggs
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2–3 apples (peeled, cored, and chopped)
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1 tsp cinnamon
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½ tsp nutmeg (optional)
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1–2 tbsp milk
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Zest of 1 lemon
Instructions
Line a 20cm round tin with parchment and lightly grease the sides for easy release.
Beat the butter and sugar together until pale, fluffy, and well combined.
Whisk in the eggs one at a time, making sure the mixture stays smooth.
Add the self-raising flour, cinnamon, and nutmeg, folding gently to keep the batter light.
Fold in the chopped apples and lemon zest, ensuring they’re evenly distributed throughout the batter.
If the batter feels too thick, mix in 1–2 tablespoons of milk until soft dropping consistency.
Spoon the mixture into the prepared tin, smoothing the top for an even rise.
Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 45–50 minutes until golden and a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean.
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/