Potato Apple Cake
Soft potato dough wrapped around spiced cooking apples, baked until golden and served warm with butter and sugar.
- Time1 hr 15
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £0.48 a head
- Oven200°C (180°C fan)
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Peel and quarter the potatoes and boil in salted water for 20 minutes until completely soft. Drain well and mash until smooth while still warm.
20 min - 2
Heat the oven to 200°C (180°C fan). Grease a baking tray with the 1 tablespoon of butter.
- 3
Mix the melted butter, flour and salt into the mash and knead briefly to a soft, smooth dough. Divide in two.
- 4
On a floured surface, pat or roll each piece into a round about 1 cm thick and 20 cm wide. Lay one on the tray.
- 5
Pile the apple slices on top, leaving a 2 cm border. Sprinkle over the sugar and cloves, brush the border with water, then cover with the second round and press the edges to seal.
- 6
Bake for 35 minutes until golden and the apples are soft. Cut into wedges and serve warm with a little butter and a sprinkle of sugar.
35 min
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.