Marzipan Apple Cake

Marzipan Apple Cake Vegan

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups margarine

• 1 cup light brown sugar plus extra 2 tablespoons

• 1 cup apple puree

• 3 cups plain flour

• 1 tablespoon baking powder

• 1 dessertspoon of white vinegar

• about 4 cooking apples (number depends on size)

• 1 dessert spoon vanilla essence

• 2 tablespoons lime juice

• 400g marzipan (use pre-packaged)

Method:

1. Lightly oil and line with baking paper a 20cm square baking dish;

2. Pre-heat slow/moderate oven;

3. Process margarine and 1 cup sugar till light and fluffy;

4. While still processing add vanilla, vinegar and puree;

5. Separately combine baking powder with flour;

6. Add to margarine and sugar mix;

7. Divide mix in half, spoon 1 half into baking dish;

8. Peel, core and finely chop apples, dribble lime juice over apples;

9. Slice marzipan thinly, make a thick layer on top of apples;

10. Top with remaining batter;

11. Dampen hands and gently press the surface;

12. Sprinkle with the remaining 2 tablespoons of sugar.

13. Bake in centre of oven;

14. Apple Cake is cooked when the surface is crusty and rich golden;

15. Eat warm or cold.