- The center collapsed.
- You removed it too early, and the structure hadn't fully set (coagulation).
Glazed Apple Orange Cake
This isn't a classic layered cake, but a rich, moist batter cake baked in a springform pan. The acidity of the orange juice reacts with the baking powder, creating extra air bubbles to keep this heavy, fruit-laden cake light.
Ingredients
1 1/2
cups
All-Purpose Flour
3/4
cup
Granulated Sugar
3
large
Eggs
1/2
cup
Unsalted Butter (melted)
1
large
Apple (grated)
1/2
cup
Orange Juice
1
tbsp
Orange Zest
2
tsp
Baking Powder
1
tsp
Vanilla Extract
1
pinch
Salt
2
tbsp
Confectioners' Sugar (for dusting)
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Equipment Needed
- 9-inch (22 cm) Springform pan
- Mixing bowls
- Whisk
Allergen Information
Wheat
Milk
Egg
Instructions
1
✓
Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Line the bottom of the pan with parchment, grease and flour the sides.
Tip: Springform pans release easily if well-greased.
2
✓
Mix flour, baking powder, and salt.
Tip: Sift for airiness.
3
✓
Beat eggs with sugar until they increase in volume.
Tip: The more air you whip in, the lighter the cake.
4
✓
Mix the orange juice, zest, and squeezed apple into the melted butter.
Tip: Butter coats the apple so it doesn't soak the flour immediately.
5
✓
Pour the butter mixture into the eggs, then fold in the flour.
Tip: Fold gently with large strokes to keep the volume.
6
✓
Bake for 40-45 minutes (toothpick test).
Tip: Fruit cakes take longer to bake through; be patient.
7
✓
Cool on a rack, then dust with confectioners' sugar.
Tip: Don't cut while warm or it will crumble.
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Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour
- 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar
- 3 large Eggs
- 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter (melted)
- 1 large Apple (grated)
- 1/2 cup Orange Juice
- 1 tbsp Orange Zest
- 2 tsp Baking Powder
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 1 pinch Salt
- 2 tbsp Confectioners' Sugar (for dusting)