Fragrant Apple Cake — Gordon Ramsay’s Recipe (Healthy Appetite)

When you want a cozy, fragrant apple cake, this recipe from Gordon Ramsay delivers with wholesome ingredients and warm spices.

Ingredients:

• 6 large apples (about 2.2 lbs) for the apple puree
• 3.5 tbsp sugar
• 2 tbsp butter
• 2 tart apples
• Juice of 1 lemon
• 1 3/4 cups whole wheat flour
• 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 3/4 cup brown sugar
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1 tsp ground ginger
• 1/2 tsp nutmeg
• 1/2 tsp ground cloves
• 1 large egg
• 3 1/2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp apricot jam
• 2 tbsp water

Instructions:

1. Peel, core, and chop 6 large apples. Place them in a saucepan with sugar and butter. Cook over medium-high heat for 10–15 minutes until the apples are soft and the liquid reduces. Mash the apples into a puree and set aside to cool.
2. Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 9.5-inch (24 cm) cake pan.
3. For decoration, peel the 2 tart apples, core, and thinly slice them. Toss the slices with lemon juice and a little water to prevent browning.
4. In a large bowl, mix the whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and spices.
5. Make a well in the center and add the olive oil, egg, and cooled apple puree. Stir until combined, then pour the batter into the prepared pan.
6. Bake for 30 minutes, until the center feels firm.
7. Remove the cake from the oven and quickly arrange the apple slices on top, leaving a small border uncovered. Brush the slices with a bit of lemon juice and bake for another 30 minutes.
8. Let the cake cool slightly before removing from the pan.
9. Warm the apricot jam with water and brush it over the top of the cake for a glossy finish.