Apple cake facts for kids
Apple cake
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| Course | Dessert |
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| Main ingredients | Flour, butter, sugar, apples |
Apple cake is a super popular dessert that has apples as its main ingredient. Imagine slicing sweet apples and adding them to a plain cake mix. This makes the cake smell amazing!
Traditional apple cakes often include different spices. Things like nutmeg or cinnamon give the cake a special taste. Sometimes, crushed nuts are added to the batter too. The most common nuts are walnuts and almonds.
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Types of Apple Cake in England
In England, there are special kinds of apple cakes. These include Dorset apple cake, Devon apple cake, and Somerset apple cake. As their names suggest, they come from the English counties of Dorset, Devon, and Somerset. Sometimes, these cakes even use local apple juices in their recipes!
Apples in Other Desserts
Apples aren't just for apple cake! They are also used in other yummy treats, like chocolate cake. Apples help these cakes stay moist and not dry out. You can use either dried apples or fresh ones for this.
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An Appalachian-style apple stack cake
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A beautiful Rose Apple Pie
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An Apple Roses Cake
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Gâteau invisible aux pommes (Invisible Apple Cake)
Polish Apple Cake
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In Poland, a common traditional dessert is apple cake. It's called szarlotka or jabłecznik. This cake is made with a sweet pastry crust and a spiced apple filling.
Polish apple cake can have different toppings. Some popular ones are kruszonka (which are crumbles), meringue, or just a dusting of powdered sugar. Sometimes, you might even find an extra layer of budyń. This is a Polish type of custard. In restaurants and cafes, szarlotka is usually served warm. It often comes with whipped cream and a cup of coffee.
In Scandinavia, apple cakes are usually made with sour apples. The cake dough is prepared using sugar, butter, flour, eggs, and baking powder. After baking, the cake is topped with apples, cinnamon, and sugar. Sometimes, chopped almonds are added too. Apple crumble pie is also a popular dessert in Scandinavia.
