Genoese sponge with apples

Name: Genoese sponge with apples
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: Serves 6
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 20 g (¾ oz) unsalted butter, melted but cool; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract or essence; 90 g (3 oz) plain flour; 60 g (2 oz) caster sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract or essence; 20 g (¾ oz) vanilla sugar (see Chef’s tip); 3 eggs; 3 large apples, peeled, halved and cored; 20 g (¾ oz) unsalted butter

Preparation info

Serves
6

Difficulty
Easy
Ready in
55 min

Appears in

Cakes

By Le Cordon Bleu

Published 1999

About

A light sponge, subtly flavoured with cinnamon and topped with caramelized apples, which makes an excellent cake for tea. Alternatively, serve warm with vanilla custard or cream for a delicious dessert.

Ingredients

3 large apples, peeled, halved and cored
20 g (¾ oz) unsalted butter
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Europe
Italy
Genoa
Dessert
Mediterranean
Vegetarian
Cake

Method

Preheat the oven to moderate 180°C (350°F/Gas 4). Line an 18 cm (7 inch) diameter, 5 cm (2 inch) deep cake tin (see Chef’s techniques). Grease the paper and dust with flour.
Slice two of the apples into half ring