Apple cake
Apple cake
Apple cake (pronunciation: /ˈæpəl keɪk/) is a popular dessert produced with the main ingredient of apples. Such a cake is made through the process of slicing this sweet fruit to add fragrance to a plain cake base. Traditional apple cakes go a step further by including various spices such as nutmeg or cinnamon, which give a unique flavor. Upon the addition of spices the batter can also contain either or both sugar and honey.
Etymology
The term "apple cake" is a simple combination of the words "apple" and "cake". "Apple" comes from the Old English word "æppel" meaning fruit or apple, and "cake" comes from the Old Norse word "kaka".
Ingredients
The main ingredients in an apple cake include:
Variations
There are many variations of apple cake, including Apple crumble cake, Apple crisp cake, Apple pan dowdy, and Apple cobbler. These variations can include additional ingredients and preparation methods.
See also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Apple cake
- Wikipedia's article - Apple cake
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