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Spiced Apple Cake with Cardamom and Sea Salt

This apple cake combines tender, moist crumb with sliced apples layered within, flavored with aromatic cardamom and a hint of sea salt. The cake is baked until golden brown, with a fragrant, spiced aroma and a slightly crisp top, showcasing soft inner layers and a rustic appearance.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: baking
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour sifted
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 large apples preferably tart, peeled and sliced

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • 9-inch cake pan
  • Rubber spatula
  • Bread knife

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease your cake pan to prevent sticking.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the sifted flour, granulated sugar, ground cardamom, and sea salt until evenly combined.
  3. Add the melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract to the bowl and whisk until the batter is smooth and slightly creamy, about 1-2 minutes.
  4. Gently fold in the sliced apples, distributing them evenly through the batter with a spatula.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan, smoothing the surface with the back of a spatula.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for about 50 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. Slice the cooled cake with a bread knife, revealing tender apple layers inside a fragrant crumb with specks of cardamom.
  9. Serve slices on their own or with a dusting of powdered sugar for a comforting autumn treat.