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KOSHER DELIGHT - YOUR JEWISH ONLINE MAGAZINE!
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KOSHER RECIPES: CAKES |
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EASY DELICIOUS APPLE CAKE
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For the mixture
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125 g (4½ oz) margarine
125 g (4½ oz) sugar
2 tsp vanilla sugar
¼ tsp lemon essence
1 pinch salt
3 eggs
200 g (7 oz) plain flour
2 tsp baking powder
1-2 tbsp wine
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Use an electric whisk or food processor to
cream the margarine at high speed, then gradually add the sugar, vanilla
sugar, the lemon essence and a pinch of salt. Continue to beat until the
mixture is light and fluffy. Add the eggs as you beat (one every 30 seconds
or so). In a bowl, sift together the flour and the baking powder. Gradually
add them and the wine to the creamed fat, beating continuously at medium
speed. Only use as much wine as is necessary to give the mixture a slow
dropping consistency.
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For the topping
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750 g (1 lb 10 oz) apples
25 g (1 oz) melted margarine
40 g (1½ oz) sultanas (optional)
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Peel, quarter and core the apples. Make a
few parallel cuts on the peeled sides of the apple quarters and then
arrange them in a flower-shape on top of the mixture. Melt the margarine
and brush the apples with it. Sprinkle with sultanas, if using. |
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Oven Temperatures
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- Conventional oven
- Fan-assisted oven
- Gas oven
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about 180 deg C / 350 deg F (preheated)
about 160 deg C / 325 deg F (not preheated)
mark 2-3 (not preheated)
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| Baking time
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40 - 50 minutes
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For the apricot syrup
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2 tbsp apricot jam
(Strained through a sieve)
1tbsp water
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To make the syrup, press the apricot jam
through a sieve, add a little water, boil and reduce slightly. Spread
the syrup on to the surface of the cake as soon as it comes out of the
oven. |
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Variation
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Instead of apples, use 600 g (1 lb 5 oz)
Morello cherries.
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Source: Dr. Oetker/ German Baking Today -
The Original / Ceres 1997
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