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The Best Spiced Apple Sourdough Cake

AuthorBronwyn Case
‘Tis the season for spiced apple everything! This sourdough cake recipe is the absolute best, with the addition of spiced apples elevating it to a cozy fall delight. Made with only simple ingredients, including fresh, in-season apples and your trusty sourdough starter, this cake is not only easy to prepare but also bursting with flavour. Perfect for gatherings or enjoying with a warm cup of tea, this cake is sure to become a favourite as the leaves change and the air turns crisp!
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Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Ferment 12 hours
Total Time13 hours 20 minutes
Servings1 9" cake

Equipment

  • Medium-size Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk (or a mixer with a whisk attachment)
  • Kitchen Scale or Measuring Cups
  • Silicone spatula
  • 9″ Pie Dish

Ingredients  

  • 1/3 Cup Butter soft 85g
  • 1 Cup Sugar 200g
  • 1 Egg
  • 1 Cup Sourdough Discard 200g
  • 1/4 Cup Yogurt 55g
  • 1 Tbsp Vanilla 10g
  • 3/4 Cup White Flour 100g
  • 1/3 Cup Whole Grain Flour 50g
  • 1½ tsp Baking Powder
  • 1/4 tsp Nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp Ginger
  • 1/4 tsp Allspice
  • 1/4 tsp Ground clove
  • 1 tsp Cinnamon
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 Apple diced
  • 1 Apple thinly sliced (optional)

Instructions 

  1. In a medium mixing bowl, combine the butter and sugar. Whisk until the mixture is light and fluffy.
  2. Mix in the egg, sourdough discard, yogurt, and vanilla extract until everything is well incorporated.
  3. Gradually add the white flour, whole grain flour, apple spices, salt, and baking powder, ensuring there are no clumps remaining in the batter.
  4. Fermentation Option: At this point, you can either let the batter ferment in the fridge overnight (8+ hours) for enhanced flavour and digestive benefits or proceed directly to baking.
  5. When you're ready to bake, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  6. Grease a 9-inch pie dish with butter or lard and lightly flour it to create a non-stick surface.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared dish, spreading it evenly. Be patient, as the batter will be thick.
  8. Top with Sliced Apple (optional): To make it look pretty, you can slice some apples and arrange them pretty and sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon.
  9. Bake for about 60 minutes, or until the crust is golden and a toothpick inserted into the centre comes out clean.
  10. Allow the cake to cool for at least 30 minutes.
  11. Enjoy your delicious spiced apple sourdough cake!