Monday, 21 November 2011

Spiced Apple Cake with Blueberry Compote and Cream

Oh yes! It's about time for another apple cake. This morning Janet brought more apples and I think soon I will be able to tick all the apple cake recipes I really want to try. This recipe for spiced apple cake is from my friend Alex at Dear Love Blog. When I saw it, I knew I just had to bake and eat it.

The original recipe calls for blackberry, a classic pairing with apples, but I couldn't find it yesterday... so I substituted with blueberries which worked deliciously as well with apples. As mentioned by Alex, this cake really is the autumnal equivalent of Victoria sponge. I particularly like the pecans in the sponge, giving a nice crunch; and with the sweet blueberry compote and softly whipped cream, utterly delicious.


Spiced Apple Cake with Blackberry Compote and Cream
For list of ingredients, instructions and a stunning picture of the cake, click here.
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13 comments:

  1. Victoria21 November 2011 at 19:24

    yum!!!!!!! when your apples are starting to look a little worse for wear let me know...i've got a great "Dead" apple cake recipe! ;) xx

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  2. Kate@whatkatebaked21 November 2011 at 20:06

    What a great idea- I always associate Victoria Sponge with summer baking but I really like the idea of an Autumnal version

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  3. Unknown21 November 2011 at 22:04

    wow, the center...need

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  4. Aaron John22 November 2011 at 01:02

    I have a bunch of apples left over and have been searching for an apple cake recipe myself! Looks great!

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  5. Unknown23 November 2011 at 01:37

    Oh my, I feel like I should run an extra mile tomorrow just from looking at this cake!! It looks utterly decadent!!

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  6. Victor23 November 2011 at 05:22

    I agree with Jenn on this one. Substituting double cream for clotted cream will make the cake even more divine. Clotted cream, such a great invention, I'm glad that I found out about it. I miss the taste of clotted cream, I wish they sell these in Canada...

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  7. Angie's Recipes23 November 2011 at 05:39

    No wonder that you must make this! It looks so delicious. Love the compote!

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  8. Magic of Spice23 November 2011 at 19:01

    I adore the combination...gorgeous!

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  9. Amelia25 November 2011 at 08:55

    Wow... excellent spiced apple cake. Delicious compote, yummy. Have a nice day.

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  10. Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella25 November 2011 at 14:50

    That looks so divine! Love the "spiciness" of the cake and blueberries sound like a divine substitution!

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  11. Elisabeth27 November 2011 at 01:18

    Hi Michael. your apple cake, especially with the spice, is yummy...the blueberry compote really sends it over the top! Comforting cake to have around for every occasion!

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  12. mangiabella27 November 2011 at 17:28

    utterly fantastic!!!! I love the spice element of the cake and all that soft fluffy whipped cream....senses overload!!!! I hope your thanksgiving was absolutely wonderful!!

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  13. ikinci el esya24 April 2012 at 13:06

    Clotted cream, such a great invention, I'm glad that I found out about it...

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