Why does my apple cake fall apart?

Why Did My Apple Cake Fall Apart? There are two main reasons why an apple cake would fall apart: (1) it was simply too warm when you were trying to cut and serve it or (2) you used too many/the wrong kind of apple.

How long do you bake a cake?

Baking Times for Different Sized Cake Pans Cake Pan Size Approximate Baking Times Two 8 x 8 x 2 or 9 x 9 x 2 inch baking pans 25 to 35 minutes 12 cup Bundt Cake or Angel Food cake pan 35 to one hour 10-inch cheesecake made in spring form pan 35 to one hour 13- x 9- x 2-inch - 1/4 sheet cake 30 to 35 minutes 5 more rows Feb 13, 2024

Why is my apple cake dense?

Problem: My cake is very dense. This could be because the cake mixture didn't have enough air beaten into it or perhaps eggs were added too quickly and curdled . Another reason could be that there wasn't enough raising agent.

How do you keep apples from sinking to the bottom of a cake?

The best way to avoid sinking fruit is to toss the fruit in a couple of tablespoons of the flour (just use some from the measured amount for the recipe) to coat it lightly . Once added to the cake mixture the flour coating will thicken the batter immediately surrounding the fruit and help suspend the fruit.

Is it better to bake a cake at 325 or 350?

Baking at a lower temperature slows the spring in the leavening, which prevents a dome from forming on your cake. Most cakes bake at 350°F . Reducing the temperature to 325°F is all you need to do to get a flat-topped cake.

Why bake a cake at 325 instead of 350?

Baking at a lower temperature yields a lighter crust . And not only is the crust lighter, it's more tender, as well. Notice the thicker, darker crust from the cake baked at 350°F (above left), compared to the crust from the cake baked at 325°F.

Do you bake a cake at 350 or 375?

Preheat the oven, and don't put the cake in the oven until the temperature reads 350°F and stays at that heat for at least five minutes without continuing to climb. If the temperature gets above 365°F, lower your oven setting to get as close to 350°F as possible.

How do you keep a cake from falling apart?

Mixing properly can be a tricky dance. You need to incorporate enough air during the creaming process to achieve a light and fluffy cake, without over or undermixing . Incorporate too little air and your cake won't rise enough. Too much air and your cake will collapse because it simply can't hold onto all that air.

How do you keep fruit cake from crumbling when cutting?

Fruit cake needs care and patience to cut into small portions, or it will crumble! A sharp serrated knife with a long blade is essential; a good SHARP bread knife is usually suitable . Ornamental knives used for the cake cutting ceremony are not sharp enough. USING A BLUNT KNIFE WILL MAKE THE CAKE CRUMBLE!

Why did my fruit cake turn out crumbly?

Overmixing: Overmixing the batter can develop excess gluten, resulting in a crumbly texture . Mix until just combined to avoid this. Incorrect Measurements: Accurate measurements are crucial for baking. Use a kitchen scale to measure ingredients by weight for consistent results.

Apple Cake Recipe - National Baking Week - KitchenAid

In Celebration of National Baking Week, here is a recipe from Edd Kimber for KitchenAid for a delicious Dorset Apple Cake.

An Apple A Day!

This week we are celebrating National Baking Week. And later this month will be Apple Day – a celebration of a very British, seasonal fruit. Just the kind of star ingredient we were looking for after British Food Fortnight has encouraged us to eat locally and seasonally.

So what better way to celebrate baking, apples, British produce and Autumn than the humble but oh-soo delicious Dorset Apple! This delicious Dorset Apple Cake recipe from our partner brand KitchenAid is the perfect family pud’ or snack… or even breakfast (just me?). It is sweet and comforting and nutty and tangy. All the flavours of a British (West Country) Autumn rolled into one.

Our British orchards have seen somewhat of a revival as conversations around local, seasonal, sustainable topics become part of our daily chat. Country & Townhouse has collated a list of the best orchards to visit in the UK. Why not make this a lovely family day out in the coming weeks?

And upon your return from a chilly walk around our beautiful orchards, tuck into a generous slice of warm Apple Cake. A cup of tea is an optional side but one we highly recommend – as is a dollop of hot custard on particularly chilly days!

A Recipe by Edd Kimber

Edd is a professional baker as well as a food writer. He won the original series of ‘The Great British Bake Off’ in 2010 and has since appeared on a number of TV shows. His delicious recipes make regularly appearances in some of the country’s top foodie magazines. He has also written two food books ‘The Boy Who Bakes’ (2011) and ‘Say It With Cake (2012).

Dorset Apple Cake

Preparation: 5’Cooking: 60’Total time: 65’

This recipe uses the KitchenAid Cook Processor for ease – but a good ol’ bowl and a wooden spoon work too!

Ingredients

65 g unsalted butter

100 g light brown sugar

2/3 tsp vanilla bean paste

1 1/3 large eggs

100 g wholewheat self-raising flour

35 g ground almonds

65 g plain yoghurt

135 g granny smith apples

juice of 2/3 lemon

20 g toasted hazelnuts, roughly chopped

Method

Step 1

To make the cake place the butter, sugar and vanilla into the bowl of the Cook Processor, fitted with the kneading blade. Set the timer to 5 minutes and press play to start. Slowly increase the speed to 8.

Chef’s Suggestions

Kept in a sealed container this cake will keep for up to three days in an air-tight container.

Alternative Recipe 1

For a simple twist you can replace the apple with pear and the hazelnut with pecan.

Alternative Recipe 2

If you want to make this cake more nutritious and boost the flavour replace 1/3 of the flour with buckwheat flour.

BON APPETIT!

As mentioned earlier, you can use the KitchenAid Cook Processor to make this recipe. Here is what KitchenAid have to say about their practical, clever appliance:

“The Cook Processor is an extremely useful kitchen tool and will become central to your daily cooking. It can help you prepare delicious meals quickly and more efficiently. Even if you have never cooked before you can let the programmed cooking modes guide you through the entire process, helping you gain confidence in the kitchen. It can do everything: from boiling, frying, steaming, stewing and mixing dough; to chopping, kneading, mincing, pureeing, mixing, emulsifying, whipping, flipping and stirring. The Artisan Cook Processor features 6 automatic cooking modes that guide you step-by-step through recipes for delicious preparations.”

Image Credits:

Cook Processor, Cake, Ingredients: KitchenAid

Edd Kimber: Flockler

Orchard: Thatcher Cider

Mixing Bowls: Bonami

Tea: Sunday Post

Vanilla and Sugar: RachelCooks

Apple Cake Recipe - National Baking Week - KitchenAid | Charlie Kingham (2024)