Toffee Apple Cake Recipe

This nostalgic toffee apple cake recipe, a family favorite since the late 60s (originally from a radio show!), delivers a warm, comforting taste. The secret? A rich, intensely flavored toffee topping made with a thick, boiled syrup (Lyles Golden Syrup is recommended for that authentic UK taste!). The longer you boil it, the better it gets! Enjoy it warm or cold, paired perfectly with custard, whipped cream, or ice cream. Get ready for a taste of family history!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 55 mins
Calories 1164.3 kcal
Protein 25g
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Ingredients for Toffee Apple Cake

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How to Make Toffee Apple Cake

  1. Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
  2. Cream together 175g softened butter and 200g granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in 2 large eggs, then stir in 100ml milk.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together 200g self-raising flour, 1 tsp baking powder, and a pinch of salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  6. Grease and flour a 23cm (9-inch) pie dish.
  7. Spread half of the cake batter into the prepared dish.
  8. Arrange peeled and sliced apples (about 5 medium) evenly over the batter.
  9. Sprinkle with 1 tbsp ground cinnamon and 50g raisins.
  10. Spread the remaining cake batter over the apples.
  11. Bake for 45 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  12. While the cake is baking, prepare the toffee topping: In a saucepan, combine 200g golden syrup (Lyles Golden Syrup recommended) and 50g butter.
  13. Boil over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture turns a rich toffee color and thickens (approximately 10-15 minutes).
  14. Carefully pour the hot toffee sauce over the warm cake immediately after removing it from the oven.
  15. Let the cake cool slightly before serving warm or cold with your favorite topping (custard, whipped cream, or ice cream).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

67 g

Sugar

320g

Fat

193g

Carbs

47g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Toffee Apple Cake?

Toffee Apple Cake takes about 75 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 55 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Toffee Apple Cake?

Toffee Apple Cake has approximately 1164.3 calories per serving, with about 25 g protein, 47 g carbohydrates and 97 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Toffee Apple Cake?

The key ingredients for Toffee Apple Cake are Self Raising Flour, Baking Powder, Pie Apples, Sugar, Milk, Butter. See the full list with measurements above.

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