Children in Need
Nov 14th 2008
I came over all domestic goddess the other night. Our office has organised a ‘bake off’ for Children in Need – bring something in, and make a donation if you want a slice/piece of cake/biscuit/whatever has been brought in. I decided this year to make an effort and actually do some baking, and made Dutch Apple Cake.
I remember my mum making this cake when I was younger, I absolutely loved it. It’s a recipe from Evelyn Rose’s Jewish Cookbook, and the cake is really moist and juicy, with cooked apple, cinnamon and sugar on top which goes kind of caramel-y and crunchy and gooey (if it can be crunchy and gooey at the same time). When I rang my mum for the recipe she said ‘don’t you want something easier’? But to be honest it wasn’t that hard, the only downside being I used the wrong sized dish so it was a bit thin.
I was very proud of myself when I took it out of the oven – it looked like proper Dutch Apple Cake, ‘just like my mum used to make’! And it tastes fab (in my own humble opinion!). I’m pleased to report that having sneaked a peek in the office kitchen, it seems to be pretty popular as it’s nearly all gone and it’s barely time for elevenses. :-)
I would bake more often, it’s very therapeutic (especially licking the bowl) but sadly, if I bake a cake it then means I have to eat it and that way tight-clothing lies…but at least this time I had a good reason – it’s all for charidee luvvies! Go on – go and donate some money now!
Nov 16th 2008
Damn. I missed Jewish Apple pie…