Denise says:

For many families breaking the fast is a quiet gathering, everyone is tired and for the majority it is work or school the next day. A light meal consisting of quiche, salads and a noshy dessert like this one is all that is required, and of course endless cups of tea to quench the thirst. This cake fits the description and is enjoyed by the whole family.

It is in fact taken from my recent book, ‘The Jewish Mamas Kitchen’. It is quick and straightforward to make and because it uses a large number of apples, is also ideal for those lucky enough to have an apple tree in their garden.
Certain recipes become family “trade marks” and this is definitely one in my family - all of my sisters make this recipe and I tend to make two at a time, freezing one for the following week as it is so popular. The recipe can be varied – try making it with plums, apricots or pears instead of apples.

Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cooking Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Serves: 8 people

Will freeze
Parev
Can be served hot or cold.

Ingredients:

1 kg / 2.2 lb apples – peeled, cored and sliced
2 eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla sugar
150g 1/2 cup margarine
1 1 /2 teaspoon baking powder
225g 1 cup caster sugar
225g/1 cup self raising flour
1 teaspoon almond essence

Garnish
1 tablespoon brown sugar – optional

Method

1)Pre-heat the oven to 180 C/ 350F/ Gas mark 4.
2)Grease and line a 21cm/ 8 1 /2 inch loose bottom based cake tin.
3)Peel and slice the apples very thinly.
4)Whisk the eggs and caster sugar in a food mixer. Melt the margarine in a saucepan and add this to the egg and sugar mixture.
5)Add the baking powder and almond essence.
6)Slowly add the flour and combine together. The mixture should be very thick.
7)Put 2/3rd of the cake mixture on the base of the tin. Cover with all the apples then cover with the remaining cake mixture. The mixture will not completely cover the apples.
8)Sprinkle over the vanilla sugar.
9)Bake for 1 – 1 1/4 hours or until set.

To serve the stylish way: Sprinkle a little brown sugar over the top just before serving.
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