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Prep Time: 30 mins
Cook Time: 25-32 mins
Total Time: 55-62 mins
Servings: 3 cakes
Our Chai Spiced Apple Crumble Bento Cakes are the perfect autumnal treat to share with a loved one as the days get chillier. Giving all the cosy vibes, these mini cakes are best enjoyed warm, with a generous pour of vanilla custard. We used our favourite Amala Masala Chai in the crumble mixture, adding depth, spice and a tasty twist on this classic, well-loved dessert.
Amala Chai sources their Masala Chai directly from regenerative farms in Assam and Kerala, that value sustainable practices and empower their local communities. Beginning his journey in 2018, Akhil Patel, founder of Amala Chai, sought to bring flavour to the nation of tea drinkers, from authentic masala chai blends to single-origin black teas.
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Author: Annabel Lui
Serving: 3 Cakes
Preheat your oven to 160c fan and line 3 x 4 inch bottomless round tins with greaseproof paper.
For the sponge, cream together the butter and sugar in a large mixing bowl. Add the eggs and combine. Sift in the plain flour, almond flour and baking powder, then mix until a smooth cake batter is formed. Set aside.
For the apple mixture, add your chopped apples, knob of butter and sprinkling of brown sugar to a saucepan over a low heat and gently cook for 15-20 minutes or until the apples are partially cooked. Set aside.
For the crumble topping, chop your cold butter into small pieces and pop into a mixing bowl. Add the flour, sugar, oats and spices to the bowl and begin rubbing the butter into the dry ingredients, using your fingertips, until a crumble topping is formed. Set aside.
To build your cakes, add 2 tablespoons (50g) of cake batter to the bottom of each lined tin. Then, add 1 tablespoon of readymade custard, 1 layer of the apple mixture and 2 more tablespoons of the cake batter. Top with as much crumble as you desire!
Bake your cakes for 35-40 minutes, or until springy and golden brown.
- Use Braeburn apples instead of cooking apples to avoid a mushy texture
- Partially cook the apples on the hob, as they will continue to cook when the cake is in the oven
- For the perfect gift - serve your bento cakes in an individual cake slice box with greaseproof paper!
Annabel is the co-founder of Cutter & Squidge and takes inspiration from around the world to create delicious bakes for our blog and collections
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