Apple, almond and pecan traybake

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 10:39:43 GMT

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 180°C, gas mark 4; line a 20cm square cake tin with baking parchment.

Step 2

In a mixing bowl, use a wooden spoon to mix together the eggs, sugar, almond extract and vanilla until smooth.

Step 3

Add the ground almonds, flour, baking powder and melted butter; mix together until combined.

Step 4

Core and cut 2½ apples into 1cm dice, then stir into the mixture along with the chopped pecans.

Step 5

Pour the batter into the prepared tin.

Step 6

Slice the remaining ½ apple and arrange on top, then scatter over the whole pecans and flaked almonds.

Step 7

Sprinkle over the 2 tbsp caster sugar.

Step 8

Bake for 35-45 minutes until a skewer inserted into the centre of the cake comes out clean.

Step 9

Allow to cool, then cut into 9 squares and serve.

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