Spiced apple cake

1lb/450g cooking apples, peeled and sliced
4oz/115g soft vegan margarine
4oz/115g raw cane sugar
4oz/115g sultanas
2oz/55g raisins
2 level tsp bicarbonate of soda
1 tbsp boiling water
8oz/225g plain wholemeal flour
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp dried ginger

1. Cook apples in a minimum of water. When they are soft, drain and mash to a puree.
2. Cream together margarine and sugar, then add the apple puree to make a thick mixture. Stir in sultanas and raisins. Mix the bicarbonate of soda with the water and add to apple mix.
3. Sift together flour and spices and blend with first mixture. Pour it into a well-greased cake tin, smooth the top and bake at 180C/350F/gas mark 4 for 45 minutes to an hour.

Contains gluten and wheat

Typical values per serving
Protein 3.4g, Fat 8.3g, Carbohydrate 42g, Energy 246 kcal, Fibre 2.4g, Saturated fat 2g, Calcium 22.6 mg, Iron 1.5 mg

Recipe serves 10 people

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