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Apple and boysenberry cake

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.

  • Hands-on time: 10 mins
  • Time to make: 50 mins
  • Serving: 20 people (makes 20 slices)
Ratings: 4.5
Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 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
  • Always check food labels for allergens or trace warnings before buying your ingredients.
    Ingredients

    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.

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