Quince + Apple Cake with Golden Syrup Frosting

Oh what an autumnal combination! Sweet quinces paired with the tang of apple in the cake, and sweet golden syrup paired with the tang of cream cheese in the frosting. It’s sure to become a family favourite in no time.

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Quince + Apple Cake with Golden Syrup Frosting

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Course

Desserts

Keyword

Organic

Prep Time

15 minutes

Cook Time

30 minutes

Servings

Ingredients

• 125 grams organic butter softened
• 3/4 cups organic coconut sugar
• 2 large organic eggs
• 1.5 cups organic plain flour
• 1 tablespoon organic baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon organic ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon organic ground ginger
• 2 large organic quinces peeled, deseeded and chopped
• 4 small organic apples peeled, cored and chopped
• 1/2 cup organic whole milk
• 1/4 cup organic golden syrup
• 250 grams organic cream cheese
• 4 cups organic icing sugar

Course Desserts Keyword Organic Prep Time 15 minutes Cook Time 30 minutes Servings Ingredients 125 grams organic butter softened 3/4 cups organic coconut sugar 2 large organic eggs 1.5 cups organic plain flour 1 tablespoon organic baking powder 1/4 teaspoon organic ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon organic ground ginger 2 large organic quinces peeled, deseeded and chopped 4 small organic apples peeled, cored and chopped 1/2 cup organic whole milk 1/4 cup organic golden syrup 250 grams organic cream cheese 4 cups organic icing sugar

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Instructions

1. In a large pot, add the chopped quince and apple with a couple of tablespoons of water. Stew over medium heat for about 15 minutes until soft.
2. Set aside to cool.
3. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 180C.
4. in a large bowl, cream butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
5. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
6. Stir in the stewed quince and apple, and milk.
7. Fold in the flour, baking powder, ginger and cinnamon. Stir until just combined.
8. Grease and flour or line a 20cm cake tin.
9. Pour the batter into the tin and bake in the preheated oven 35-45 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean.
10. Turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely before icing.
11. For the frosting: Whip the cream cheese and golden syrup until soft, then fold in the icing mixutre. You may need a drop or two of milk if it is too thick, but be careful of it softening too much. Use your judgement.
12. Ice the cake when it is stone cold and enjoy.