A Comfort Bake That Always Works
This spelt cider apple cake stays soft and fragrant with a mild sweetness. The cider gives a gentle lift, and the apples bring moisture and texture. The spelt flour adds a nutty depth without feeling heavy. The cake suits autumn days, Sunday bakes, or a tea-time slice. It keeps its softness for days, so it’s ideal for sharing or storing.
Why This Cake Feels So Easy
The method is simple and forgiving. You mix wet and dry ingredients in two bowls, then combine them. The bake rises well without fuss, and the crumb stays light. The apples bake gently and hold shape. No mixer or fancy tools needed — just a bowl, spoon, and oven. Great for home bakers who want steady results with clean flavour.
Spelt Cider Apple Cake
Description
This spelt cider apple cake is moist, warmly spiced, and easy to make. Cider adds lightness while apples keep it soft. It’s a cosy, classic bake that stays fresh for days. Perfect for tea or a relaxed dessert.
Ingredients
Instructions
Prepare oven and tin.
- Preheat oven to 180°C (160°C fan). Line a 20 cm round tin with baking paper.
Mix dry ingredients.
- In a large bowl, combine spelt flour, baking powder, bicarbonate of soda, salt, cinnamon, and brown sugar.
Mix wet ingredients.
- In another bowl, whisk the eggs, oil, cider, and vanilla together.
Combine mixtures.
- Pour wet mix into dry ingredients and stir gently until combined.
- Note: Do not overmix to keep the crumb light.
Add apples.
- Fold diced apples into the batter evenly.
Pour and top.
- Pour batter into the tin and level the top. Sprinkle with demerara sugar.
Bake.
- Bake for 45–50 minutes or until golden and firm in the centre.
Cool.
- Let it rest in the tin for 10 minutes before transferring to a rack to cool fully.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 10
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 290kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 10g16%
- Saturated Fat 2g10%
- Cholesterol 40mg14%
- Sodium 150mg7%
- Potassium 180mg6%
- Total Carbohydrate 44g15%
- Dietary Fiber 3g12%
- Sugars 24g
- Protein 5g10%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
Additional Notes
The cake keeps soft for up to four days if wrapped well. Reheat slices slightly before serving for a warm texture.
Substitutions / Variations
- Use pear cider and diced pears for a twist.
- Add chopped nuts such as walnuts for crunch.
- Swap cinnamon for mixed spice or nutmeg.
- Replace cider with apple juice for a no-alcohol version.
