So we've been doing this alot lately. Breaking out the good china and doing tea and cakes with good friends. People are asking me how I have lost all that weight if I eat like this. Well the truth is, if I keep on going on like this, I shan't loose any more. However, if I have to, and lets just say sometimes I have to, I do find the best way to indulge in this kind of stuff is in company. Why? because it all get eaten in one sitting and you can't look too piggy and have more than 2 slices for yourself.
I love a baking recommendation so of course, got her to point it out. The book was literally falling apart so I didn't dare ask to have it, but dutifully copied it out for a later date. Another neighbour had given mum some lemons from her beautiful tree and as this slice had lemon in the filling and icing and I had all the other ingredients in my pantry, I made it for this high tea on a rainy afternoon of the long weekend past.
As I was preparing it, I asked Mr Beach House should we invite Jan and Shelley over for tea. As usual he ignored me so I ignored him back. Not five minutes later the phone rang and it was our best man Jan on the other end, asking us over for tea. Weird. I said well I've got a slice about to go in the oven and I like my china better than yours, so why don't you guys come here. Ha ha!!!!
I mentioned at tea that I didn't think I'd blog this one as it was a little crumbly and when I was making it it felt wrong. But Shelly piped up and said 'No this is fabulous you have to blog it'. And I have to agree mum's old neighbour Mary was right it is truly fabulous. So even if you are making it and it feels like you don't have enough cake mixture, press on because the baking process makes all the little gaps come together and turn out great, if a little rustic. I guess that's just the way it was 40 years ago. Personally I like it!!!!
Apple Slice
For the Cake Mixture
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup plain flour
1/2 cup of softened butter
1/2 cup corn flour
1 egg lightly beaten
1 teaspoon baking powder
For the Apple Filling
3 peeled and grated apples
2 tablespoons sugar
grated rind of one lemon
For the Icing
1 cup of icing sugar
Juice of 1/2 a lemon
1 teaspoon of cinnamon
Cream butter and sugar add the egg. Stir in sifted flours and baking power. Mix to combine. Divide the cake into 2 portions. Spread half the mixture onto a greased and lined 9inch/23cm cake tin. You will need to use a hot knife to spread it evenly and thinly.
Cover the cake mixture in the tin with the apple filling ingredients which you have previously combined in a separate bowl.
Using a hot knife to spread the remainder of the cake mixture over the top of the apple mixture.
Bake in a moderately hot oven (375 F/180 C) for 20 to 30 minutes until golden brown. Cool for 20 minutes in the tin. Lift out using the baking paper, ice and sprinkle with cinnamon and slice.
So I dare you to add some sweetness to your weekend and give this a go. Oh and if you like a baking recommendation too go here to my baking recipe list.
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Thanks Carolyn.
ReplyDeleteI've already copied this into my recipe journal......
I'll be trying this!
have a great day ;o)
Tania xx
I am so throwing a high tea party this year, I love the pretty decorations, tea cups and flowers. That slice looks delicious :)
ReplyDeleteThat slice looks delicious! I have some apples and a lemon that need to be used so I think I will be trying it out this weekend. Thanks Carolyn!
ReplyDeleteA recipe that has remained in someone's memory for that long unforgotten must be good. Will try it out over the weekend. x
ReplyDeletegood for you!! everything looks so lovely and delightful....I think the world would be a better place if we all took time for tea with friends!!
ReplyDeleteThis looks fabulously decadent and delicious.
ReplyDeleteI love the flatware-from your mum?
Hi Carolyn
ReplyDeleteI love your story..sweet. I love what you have baked too and given us the recipe as well. I LOVE apple recipes like that and I am definitely going to give it a try. Love your china...its all so sweet.
have a wonderful weekend.
Judi
Lovely!
ReplyDeleteThere is nothing like a nice afternoon tea to bring gal pals together.
What a nice story...and yummy looking treats! The table and cups look charming. Happy PS and happy Father's Day~
ReplyDeleteIt sounds yummy!
ReplyDeleteI don't have any cookbooks from 40+ years ago, but I still have my copy of the Australian Women's Weekly Cooking Class cookbook that I got about 30 years ago - it's the only cookbook I regularly use.
Oh gosh ... I am wishing I was over at your place right now ...having seconds of that apple slice!
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Melissah
A wonderful and beautiful PINK post!
ReplyDeleteHPS, a little late but catching up to visit you. Here's my PINK, hope you'd come and see. Have a great weekend.
SUPER CUTE! Crossing my fingers you'll share at my party! Saturdays at Seven!
ReplyDeleteXO, Aimee
Looks like a fun and relaxing time. I love the tea cups, they are pretty and elegant.
ReplyDeleteThe apple slice cake looks delicious. I'd love to make it, but don't remember seeing corn flour. Is that corn meal or corn starch..or something different? The glaze looks sooo good on it. YUM!
ReplyDeleteI believe it's cornstarch Babs. This was so lovely to eat.
ReplyDeleteCarolyn, Thanks for sharing this recipe at the Open House party. The cake looks and sounds delicious.
ReplyDeleteThat sure does look delicious! I'm going to Google+ and pin this recipe right now.
ReplyDeleteThanks for linking up to Say G'day Saturday. This week's post is now live so I hope that you can join in again this weekend!
Take care and stay warm!
Best wishes,
Natasha in Oz
I love your blog not just for the beautiful table settings and the wonderful recipes, but also for the education I get. I have never heard of an "apple slice" until now. Living in an area that is overflowing with apples, you would think I would know what that was!!!!!! I Googled it, though, and now I completley understand. Heck, I didn't really need to go that far in understanding....just looking at it proves how delicious it has to be!!!!!!!!!! Enjoy it!
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