Este bolo de maçã e baunilha é a definição de conforto. Uma massa fofa e húmida, com o perfume clássico da baunilha e a doçura das maçãs, torna-o perfeito para um lanche de outono ou para acompanhar um café. A sua simplicidade na preparação esconde um sabor que agrada a toda a família.

Ingredientes

  • 3 Maçãs
  • 170g de Manteiga
  • 200g de Açúcar
  • 200g de Farinha de Trigo
  • 1 c.s. de Fermento
  • 1 colher de chá de extrato de baunilha
  • 5 Ovos

Preparação

  1. Ligue o forno a 200ºC.
  2. Bata a manteiga com o açúcar até ober uma massa esbranquiçada.
  3. Junte os ovos um a um e vá batendo.
  4. Acrescente o extrato de baunilha e adicione a farinha peneirada e o fermento.
  5. Coloque a massa numa forma untada e polvilhada com farinha.
  6. Descasque 3 maçãs e corte-as em círculos.
  7. Coloque as fatias por cima e leve a cozer durante 40 minutos.
  8. Deixe arrefecer antes de desenformar.

For a slice of pure comfort, here is the English version of this delightful recipe, ready to be baked in your kitchen.

Apple and Vanilla Cake

There’s a timeless appeal to a classic apple and vanilla cake. It’s a quintessential comfort bake, featuring a simple, buttery sponge infused with the warm aroma of vanilla. The beauty of this cake lies in its straightforward preparation, which yields a wonderfully moist and tender crumb, crowned with beautifully arranged apple slices that soften and caramelise gently in the oven.

The choice of apple can transform the cake’s character. Tart apples like Granny Smith will provide a lovely contrast to the sweet batter, while sweeter varieties such as Gala or Fuji will result in a milder, more mellow flavour. For an extra layer of warmth, consider adding a pinch of ground cinnamon or nutmeg to the flour. The apples are traditionally arranged on top, but you could also fold some diced apple directly into the batter for pockets of fruit throughout the cake.

This cake is delightful on its own, perhaps with a simple dusting of icing sugar, but it becomes truly decadent when served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of clotted cream. The straightforward creaming method ensures a light and airy texture, making it a reliable and rewarding bake for any occasion.

Ingredients

  • 3 Apples
  • 170g of butter
  • 200g of sugar
  • 200g of plain flour
  • 1 tbsp of baking powder
  • 1 tsp of vanilla extract
  • 5 Eggs

Preparation

  1. Preheat the oven to 200°C (180°C Fan / Gas Mark 6).
  2. Beat the butter with the sugar until you have a pale and fluffy cream.
  3. Add the eggs one by one, beating well after each addition.
  4. Stir in the vanilla extract, then add the sifted flour and baking powder, and gently fold to combine.
  5. Pour the batter into a greased and floured cake tin.
  6. Peel the 3 apples and cut them into thin slices.
  7. Arrange the apple slices on top of the batter and bake for about 40 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean.
  8. Allow the cake to cool in the tin for a few minutes before turning it out onto a wire rack to cool completely.