Rooibos Apple Cake with Honey Glaze
Soft, fragrant South African apple cake infused with brewed rooibos tea and finished with a silky honey glaze.
Soft, fragrant, cosy perfection—infused with rooibos tea and topped with a silky honey glaze! This light, springy sponge cake is packed with tender diced apples and sultanas, steeped in warm rooibos milk, and finished with a sweet honey glaze. The ultimate tea-time cake that tastes like pure South African comfort.
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Method
- 1
Brew Rooibos & Prepare Batter
In a measuring jug, combine 125 g boiling water and 125 g milk, then add 3 rooibos tea bags. Steep for 5–10 minutes to infuse, then squeeze out the tea bags and set the liquid aside to cool slightly.
- 2
In a large bowl, cream together 125 g softened butter and 200 g caster sugar using an electric mixer until pale and fluffy.
- 3
Beat in 3 large eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
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Ivana Sanshia’s note
Steeping the rooibos tea directly in a warm milk and water mixture extracts maximum floral, herbal depth without making the cake batter too wet!
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