Golden Syrup Apple Cake

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a cake tin.

2. 2

   Peel, core, and slice the apples into thin wedges.

3. 3

   In a large bowl, cream together the butter and caster sugar until light and fluffy.

4. 4

   Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next.

5. 5

   Stir in the golden syrup.

6. 6

   Sift the self raising flour, cinnamon, and baking powder into the mixture and fold gently until combined.

7. 7

   Pour half of the batter into the prepared cake tin and layer with half of the apple slices.

8. 8

   Pour the remaining batter over the apples and arrange the remaining apple slices on top.

9. 9

   Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.

10. 10

    Allow the cake to cool in the tin for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

11. 11

    Serve the cake warm or at room temperature, optionally with a drizzle of extra golden syrup.