Apple and berry crumble cake

Photographer: John Paul Urizar

Just can’t wait for summer to come back around? Rustle up this delicious Apple and berry crumble cake and imagine that warmer days are here again. (And yes, frozen berries work just as well!)

Serves: 16

Time to make: 55 mins

Hands-on time: 15 mins

Ingredients

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For the topping

2 apples, peeled, cored and thinly sliced

1 cup mixed berries (thawed if frozen)

For the crumble

1cup self-raising flour

1 teaspoon caster sugar

1 tablespoon reduced-fat spread

For the sponge

2 eggs

1/3 cup caster sugar

½ cup sunflower oil

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 cup self-raising flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

Instructions

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1 Heat the oven to 180°C fan and line a 20cm square baking tin with baking paper. Arrange the apples and blackberries in the base of the tin.

2 In a small bowl, combine all the crumble ingredients and rub between your fingertips until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs. Sprinkle over the fruit and set aside.

3 In a large bowl, beat the sponge ingredients together for 3-4 minutes until combined and light. Spread the mixture on top of the crumble, then bake for 35-40 minutes until golden brown.

4 Remove from the oven, allow to cool in the tin for 15 minutes, then invert on to a wire rack and leave to cool completely. Leave fruit-side up and slice into 16 to serve. The cake will keep in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Variations

This cake can be made with fresh or frozen berries – thaw berries first if frozen.

HFG tip

Berries don’t just taste great, they add natural sweetness, antioxidants, fibre and vitamins to enhance the nutritional value of your bakes too.

Nutrition Info (per serve)

Calories 157 cal

Kilojoules 657 kJ

Protein 2.1 g

Total fat 9 g

Saturated fat 1.2 g

Carbohydrates 18 g

Sugar 8.7 g

Dietary fibre 1.1 g

Sodium 79 mg

Calcium 43 mg

Iron 0.4 mg

Note: This nutrition analysis is a guide only. Nutrition composition will vary depending on the exact ingredients used. See our guides on your optimal daily nutrition intake, and supermarket shopping.