A large, moist apple cake perfect for fasting days. Sweetened naturally with apples and lightly flavored with citrus, this tray-bake is easy to make and ideal for the whole family.
Apple Cake (Fasting Recipe)
Ingredients
For the Apples:
For the Sponge Cake:
Instructions
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Prepare the Apples
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Wash, peel, and grate the apples.
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Place the grated apples in a pan over medium heat.
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Cook just until the juice evaporates, keeping the apple texture intact (do not mash).
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Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of sugar over the apples.
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Prepare the Sponge Cake Batter
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In a large bowl, combine:
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Orange juice
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Oil
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Sugar
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Vanilla essence
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Lemon peel
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Salt
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Mix well.
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Gradually add baking powder and flour in batches.
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Stir until smooth and lump-free.
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Assemble the Cake
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Line a large oven-resistant tray with baking paper.
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Pour 3/4 of the sponge cake batter into the tray.
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Spread the prepared apples evenly on top of the batter.
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Optionally, gently cover the apples with the remaining batter or leave them visible.
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Bake
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Preheat the oven to 180°C (356°F).
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Place the tray in the oven and bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean (approx. 45–60 minutes depending on oven).
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Serve
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Let the cake cool slightly before slicing.
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Enjoy warm or at room temperature as a perfect fasting-friendly dessert.
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