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Busted! In fact, this is the same recipe as my Blueberry Coffee Cake I posted almost 4 years ago.
I adjusted the quantity of the ingredients for a taller cake, mixed in diced apples, and a new sprinkled magic! This cake is very flavorful, the butter content is low, replaced by thick yogurt, a~n~d
the cardamom-sugar mix sprinkled on top takes it to a whole new taste-buds experience!
Its texture has the oomph needed for a coffee/tea cake. Highly recommended!
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Apple Coffee Cake
Recipe by: Fae’s Twist & Tango (fae-magazine.com)
INGREDIENTS
• 210 g/ 2 cup plus 2 Tbsp all-purpose unbleached flour, sifted
• ¾ tsp baking powder
• ¾ tsp baking soda
• pinch (1/16 tsp) salt
• 200 g/ 1 cup granulated sugar for the cake
• 85g / 6 Tbsp (3 oz) unsalted butter at room temperature, soft
• 3 eggs at room temperature
• 1½ tsp pure vanilla extract
• 150 g/ ¾ cup whole yogurt – for a thicker consistency, after strained for 30 minutes at room temperature
• 340 g/ ¾ lb/ 1½ medium sized, fresh apples, peeled & diced small (I use Fuji apples)
• ¼ tsp cardamom mixed with 1½ Tbsp granulated sugar for sprinkle on top
DIRECTIONS
◊ Place the rack on the middle shelf of the oven and preheat to 200°C/400°F.
◊ Spray a 9-inch round, non-stick cake pan with non-stick spray, bottom & sides. Lining with parchment paper cut-to-size is optional.
◊ Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Put it aside.
◊ In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, at medium speed, beat butter and sugar until well combined.
◊ Switch to high speed and add eggs, one at a time. Beat well, until thick and creamy.
◊ Add vanilla and yogurt and beat, until smoothly combined. Stop the mixer.
◊ Sprinkle ¼ of the flour-mixture at a time into the egg-mixture, and using a silicone spatula, fold in one direction, scraping the side of the bowl until almost combined. Add cut apples and mix.
◊ Empty the batter into the cake pan and spread it evenly in the pan.
This can be done successfully by starting from the center of the pan/batter, by applying slanted, corner back-side of spoon, start from the center and push the batter all the way to the sides evenly, while rotating the cake pan.
◊ Sprinkle cardamom-sugar mix all over the top.
◊ Bake for 35 ~ 38 minutes, or until cake is golden light-brown or inserted bamboo skewer comes out clean.
◊ Let it cool in the cake pan for a minute. As the pan is very hot, wearing oven-mitt, invert a large plate on top of the cake pan and flip. Remove parchment paper and place a cooling-rack on the bottom of the cake and flip again. Let it cool completely before placing the cake on a serving platter.
~ Bon Appétit! ~
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Look at all the little apple pieces. Yum!
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So, what’s cooking in your kitchen?
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This one solves my dilemma perfectly.
Oh, this one is so~ good. With substance and perfect at tea/coffee time. 😛
Love the apple cake and the addition of yogurt, Fae! That cardamom sugar is making me drool too:)
Hi Sandhya, It really is a good thing. I feel like baking one again for today’s afternoon tea. 🙂
I really love using apples in baked goods–this cake looks delicious! Happy Memorial Day, Fae! 🙂
Hi Nancy, Happy Memorial Day to you too! An easy cake to make with simple ingredients, it is a cake with substance!. Enjoy! 🙂
I love apple cakes and the idea of using yoghurt is fabulous, especially when I’m trying to be good! I love cardamom in cakes too so I’ll definitely be trying this one. 🙂
Hi Amanda, This is an easy cake to make. Ingredients are simple/light but it has a lot of substance. Enjoy it! 🙂
(P.S. I cannot leave a comment on your blog, as I cannot leave a comment on some other blogs, it shows ‘Invalid security token.’. Never figured out why. I can however, click on the ‘Likes’! 🙂 )
That’s something I have to start doing… cardamom sugar sprinkled on top…. the cake must smell heaven!
Hi Margherita, You are, in my observation, a queen of baking! Give this magical tasting, aromatic sprinkle a try on one of your creations and post about it! xx 🙂
Well anything sprinkled with magic has to be good. 😀 I like a simple cake like this, perfect with a cup of tea.
Hi Karen, The first thought that came to my mind reading your comment was, “What was sprinkled on you, that you are such a lovely lady?”. I wish we were having tea and slices of this cake together. Someday hopefully! 🙂
i can just imagine what a wonderful flavor the cardamom sugar gives your cake.
Thank you, Gerlinde, The cardamom sugar frosting really add a special notch to the flavor of the cake. 🙂
Great minds! I just blogged an apple cake too 🙂 Love the look of yours x
Hi Hungry Mum! Indeed great minds think alike! I just visited your Apple Cinnamon Tea Cake, a same concept and another wonderful version! Yummy! 😀 )))
I love apple cake Fae, and with that cardamom sugar on top? wow, it had to have taken it to another level. They actually really pair well don’t they? Love the picture with all the wee bits of apple, it looks so deliciously moist and gorgeous.
Hi Loretta, Very simple cake, with a little bit of decadence at the end. It truly does make a difference, to an already delicious cake. 🙂
Cooking yes – baking? maybe one day. I never learnt and what I tried recently was not a success, I assure you 🙂 🙂 But, this cake looks and “smells” delicious. Maybe I should give it a try again?!
Hi C, After exploring your delicious blog briefly, I am certain that, if you are not already, you will bake well too. This cake is pretty easy to make. I also have another cake → Butter Cake, which is even simpler. Please let me know how it goes. 😀 )))
I can smell the aroma from the photo!
Hi Chris, Thank you for saying that. It means, I did a good job taking its photo. 😀 )))
Love cardamom with apples…I bet the yogurt gives the cake a wonderful texture and a lower fat content too. Looks wonderful, Fae!
Hi Nancy, The yogurt sure does adds to the substance of the cake. And, the cardamom sugar sure adds a dimension. 🙂
I love your coffee cakes Fae! We should think of some sort of bloggers retreat, get together, and finally share our creations with each other 🙂
You bet, dear Vera. I shall visit your neck of the woods, or you mine and we will have a ball! 🙂
Fae that cake looks fantastic, moist and delicious and I love the cardamom sugar on top. Perfect with a cup of coffee or tea. Would love a piece right now.
Hi Suzanne, I’m glad you like it. The cardamom sugar really works, especially with a hot drink. I saved a slice for you! 🙂
Not fair! I just poured myself a cup of coffee, and what do you suppose I see? This beautiful COFFEE cake!! Now I really want a slice. Looks delicious and it is just what I need this morning
Hi Persian Mama, Although I know it will happen someday, but I wish we were able to have a coffee/tea now and for me to bake this cake for you. 🙂
I love a good coffee cake with fruit added. Cardamon is such a wonderful spice mixed with the sugar. Like frosting on a cake – a great finishing touch 🙂
Hi Judi, You are right, it does look like a frosting. It really adds a notch to the cake. 🙂
It looks easy, Ms. Fae !
Hi Ren, It really is fairly easy and good! 🙂