Here’s a deliciously moist and creamy Apple Cake with a hint of lemon and tea — perfect for dessert or afternoon tea 🍎🍋☕
🍎 Creamy Apple Cake with Lemon and Tea
🧾 Ingredients
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 ½ tsp baking powder
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½ tsp baking soda
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½ tsp salt
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½ cup unsalted butter, softened
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½ cup sugar
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2 large eggs
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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¾ cup strong brewed tea (black tea like Earl Grey works well), cooled
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Zest of 1 lemon
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2 cups peeled and diced apples (about 2 medium apples)
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Optional: powdered sugar for dusting
🔪 Instructions
1️⃣ Prep Oven & Pan
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Grease and flour a 9-inch cake pan (or line with parchment paper).
2️⃣ Mix Dry Ingredients
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In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3️⃣ Cream Butter & Sugar
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In a separate bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
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Add eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla and lemon zest.
4️⃣ Combine Wet & Dry Ingredients
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Alternately add flour mixture and brewed tea to the butter mixture, starting and ending with flour. Mix until just combined.
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Fold in diced apples gently.
5️⃣ Bake
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Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top.
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Bake 40–50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
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Let cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
6️⃣ Serve
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Dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with a light glaze if desired.
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Enjoy with tea or coffee for a perfect afternoon treat!
🟢 Tips
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Tea flavor: strong black tea enhances flavor without making the cake bitter.
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Apple choice: Granny Smith for tartness, Honeycrisp or Gala for sweetness.
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Moisture: fold apples in gently to avoid breaking them up too much.
🔁 Variations
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Spiced version: add ½ tsp cinnamon and ¼ tsp nutmeg.
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Creamy topping: fold ¼ cup cream cheese into a simple glaze.
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Mini cakes: bake in muffin tins for 20–25 minutes for individual servings.
If you want, I can give a “super creamy 30-minute version” of this Apple Lemon Tea Cake that’s extra soft, almost custardy, and perfect for quick baking.