Apple & Walnut Cake

Instructions

For the cake mix

1. Using a medium large bowl mix the flour, baking soda and powder, salt, sugar and cinnamon with a whisk or spoon.
2. In another bowl mix the oil, milk, egg and vanilla and whisk
3. Dice the apples setting aside the ½ apple sliced into 8 for the top of the cake along with the walnut pieces you have saved.
4. Pour the liquid, diced apples and nuts into the flour mixture and mix with a spoon till smooth and well combined.
5. Pour into the prepared springform tin. Put the sliced apple on top of the cake in a circle and add the walnuts. Put into the oven and bake for 50 minutes to 1 hour or until a toothpick inserted into the middle comes out clean. Pop back into the oven for another 10 minutes if it needs a little longer.
6. Leave on a rack to cool for 10 minutes then run a knife around the tin and remove the sides.

For the simple honey glaze

1. Put the honey into a tiny bowl with the water and microwave for 30 seconds or until just simmering.
2. Paint onto the top of the apples and nuts to finish.

Tips

• You’ll need a 20 cm (8 inch) springform tin lined with baking paper.
• Set the oven to 170°C or 160°C fan forced.