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.
🕒 Prep Time 20 mins
🍳 Cook Time 45 mins
Total Time 1 hr 15 mins
🍽️ Servings 8 servings
🔥 Calories 280 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Hungarian

Ingredients

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.

Recipe FAQ

The center collapsed.
You removed it too early, and the structure hadn't fully set (coagulation).

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)