Apple and boysenberry cake

Photographer: Devin Hart

This low cost flavourful apple and boysenberry cake is is incredibly simple to make, perfect winter treat with a nice cup of tea or coffee with family or friends.

Serves: 20 (makes 20 slices)

Time to make: 50 mins

Hands-on time: 10 mins

Ingredients

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2 apples, peeled, cored, sliced in thin segments
1 cup frozen boysenberries
2 eggs
½ cup castor sugar
½ cup oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup self-raising flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
Crumble
½ cup self-raising flour
1 teaspoon castor sugar
3 teaspoons reduced-fat spread

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Instructions

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1 Preheat oven to 180°C and line a square baking tray (20.5cm x 20.5cm x 4.5cm) with non-stick baking paper. Arrange apples and boysenberries on base of tray.

2 In a small bowl, combine all crumble ingredients and rub between fingers until they resemble breadcrumbs. Sprinkle on top of fruit and set aside.

3 In a large bowl beat eggs and sugar until light and fluffy (about 5 minutes). Slowly add oil and vanilla and continue to mix. Sift flour and baking powder and fold into mixture carefully.

4 Pour mixture on top of crumble and bake in oven for 35-40 minutes, or until golden brown on top.

5 Remove from oven, leave to cool, invert and slice in 20 pieces. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Variations

Use frozen blueberries or raspberries, if desired.
Make it gluten free: Use gluten-free flour and baking powder.

Nutrition Info (per serve)

Calories 128 cal

Kilojoules 530 kJ

Protein 2 g

Total fat 7 g

Saturated fat 1 g

Carbohydrates 15 g

Sugar 8 g

Dietary fibre 1 g

Sodium 60 mg

Calcium 10 mg

Iron 0.5 mg

Note: This nutrition analysis is a guide only. Nutrition composition will vary depending on the exact ingredients used. See our guides on your optimal daily nutrition intake, and supermarket shopping.