Almond & Lemon Zest Green Beans
Crisp-tender green beans tossed with toasted almonds, garlic and lemon zest for a quick, bright side dish.
One-Bowl Apple Cake
One-Bowl Apple Cake delivers reliable flavour and texture with a method that is straightforward to follow at home. The recipe is designed to plate up cleanly and look appealing, so the finished dessert feels as good visually as it tastes.
Serve with a simple garnish that suits the bake — for example fruit, cream, or a light dusting/ drizzle where appropriate — and adjust sweetness or spice to preference. It also works well as a make-ahead option for gatherings.
Method
20m55m1h 15m
- Heat the oven to 175°C (155°C fan) and grease and line a 23 cm x 33 cm baking tin with baking paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, bicarbonate of soda, cinnamon and salt.
- Add the sugar and stir well so it is evenly distributed through the dry ingredients.
- In the same bowl, add the eggs, sunflower oil and vanilla extract, then mix until no dry streaks remain.
- Fold in the sliced apples thoroughly so every piece is coated and the batter is evenly combined.
- Spoon the mixture into the prepared tin and level the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 50-55 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean.
- Cool in the tin for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Slice and serve warm or at room temperature.
Ingredients
- 450 g Bramley Or Braeburn Apples peeled, cored and thinly sliced
- 2 tsp Baking powder
- 1 tsp Bicarbonate Of Soda
- 180 g Light brown sugar
- 2 tsp Ground Cinnamon
- 150 ml Sunflower Oil
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- 0.5 tsp Fine Sea Salt
- 280 g Plain Flour
- 2 Large Eggs room temperature
Notes
Use a mix of sweet and tart apples for better flavour and texture.
Do not overmix once the wet ingredients are added, or the cake can turn dense.
Dust with icing sugar before serving, or add a spoon of crème fraîche for contrast.
Keep exploring
Keep cooking
Related recipes
Almond Orange Cake with Poached Pears
A moist almond and orange cake topped with tender poached pears and flaked almonds—perfect for sharing over tea.
Apple Almond Tart
A buttery biscuit-base tart layered with apple and almond frangipane, baked until golden and crisp at the edges.
Classic Vanilla Slice
Classic vanilla slice with crisp pastry and a thick, silky custard centre—an old-school bakery favourite made at home.
Ready to cook?
Still hungry for ideas?
Browse the full recipe collection or jump into search to find your next meal.