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    Published on Jun 3, 2022. Modified on Sep 18, 2023 by bakingqueen74. This post may contain affiliate links. Leave a Comment

    Apple Sponge Pudding

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    This apple sponge pudding is a comforting apple filling topped with a delicious vanilla sponge cake, great served warm with custard or ice cream. I love the leftovers cold as apple sponge cake too!

    Overhead view of serving dish with sponge dessert, a portion taken out.
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    My recipe is like a fusion of apple crumble base spiced with a little cinnamon but with a sponge cake topping instead of the crumble.

    While some apple pudding recipes make you stew the apples first, I find that sliced apples work really well in the dish without the need for precooking (just as they do in a crumble).

    This makes this recipe really easy and quick to prepare.

    Light blue serving dish with apple sponge pudding topped with a dusting of icing sugar.

    The sponge topping is made in exactly the same way as a Victoria sponge, with butter, caster sugar, eggs, flour and a little baking powder.

    A teaspoon of vanilla extract adds great vanilla sweetness to the soft sponge.

    Also known as Eve’s Pudding, named after Eve (in the Bible) who tempted Adam with an apple, apple sponge is a traditional British dessert originating in Victorian times.

    It reminds me of a classic school pudding especially when served with plenty of custard! Brilliant as a warm dessert when the weather is chilly or just as a homely pudding anytime of year.

    In the foreground a bowl of sponge pudding, serving dish behind.

    Bramley apples – also known as cooking apples – are a sour variety of apple used in cooking that is widely available in the United Kingdom.

    But if you are elsewhere where cooking apples are not available then Granny Smith apples are a good alternative. They will not go to mushy when baked in a dish like this.

    Any other variety of eating apple can also be used if the others are not available. If using eating apples then you can skip the sugar sprinkled over the apples too.

    A white bowl with apple sponge dusted with icing sugar, a few strawberries in the background.

    Ingredients

    Here are the ingredients I use. Check the recipe card at the end of the post for the quantities!

    Ingredients for apple sponge pudding, with text labels.
    • Bramley apples – I use 3 cooking apples, approx. 800-900 g before peeling and coring. You can also using normal eating/dessert apples, Granny Smiths work well.
    • caster sugar – if you only have granulated, this can be used instead. Part of the sugar is used to sweeten the cooking apples, the rest in the sponge mix.
    • cinnamon – a little cinnamon sprinkled over the apples really brings out their flavour.
    • butter – I prefer to use unsalted in sweet dishes like this. Can be replaced with margarine if needed.
    • eggs – medium free-range are my choice.
    • self-raising flour – to ensure the sponge layer rises well. If you have none, you can use plain adding 1 additional teaspoon of baking powder.
    • vanilla extract – gives the sponge layer a delicious vanilla flavour. Extract or vanilla bean paste should be used for the best results and flavour.
    • baking powder – I add just a little baking powder to this even when using self-raising flour, to ensure a good rise.

    Step by step

    Before you start, read my step-by-step instructions, with photos, hints and tips so you can make this apple sponge recipe perfectly every time.

    Scroll down for the recipe card with quantities and more tips at the bottom of the page.

    Preheat oven to 180 degrees C (fan).

    Peel, core and slice the apples and arrange them in an oven dish.

    Sprinkle over 60 g caster sugar and the cinnamon.

    Cream together the softened butter and 110 g caster sugar, then add the eggs, flour, baking powder and vanilla extract and mix well.

    Spoon the sponge mix over the prepared apples, smoothing it down with the back of a wooden spoon. Don’t worry too much about covering all the apples, the sponge will spread as it bakes.

    Bake for 30 to 35 minutes until golden brown and risen.

    Cooked sponge pudding in blue baking dish.

    Dust with icing sugar. Serve warm with custard, cream or ice cream.

    The cooked sponge pudding keeps well in the fridge for 2-3 days.

    Tips

    Freezing, reheating tips for this dish.

    Can you freeze apple sponge pudding?

    Yes, prepare the dish as per the recipe including baking, allow to cool fully then wrap the entire dish in foil and/or clingfilm. Freeze for up to a month. Thaw the dish fully in the fridge and then heat through in a low oven and serve.

    Can you reheat apple sponge pudding?

    Yes, serve individual portions into bowls and then reheat them in the microwave for 30 seconds on high. Add custard or ice cream and serve.

    Variations

    This sponge pudding can be made with a base of other fruits too – rhubarb, peaches (tinned or fresh), pear are some that work well.

    More desserts to try

    If you love comforting sponge desserts and apple, why not try one of these other puds:

    • Berry Sponge Pudding
    • Slow Cooker Apple Crumble
    • Slow Cooker Blackberry and Apple Cake
    • Autumnal Caramel Apple Roulade

    Recipe

    Apple Sponge Pudding

    This apple sponge pudding has a comforting apple filling topped with a delicious vanilla sponge cake, great served warm with custard or ice cream. You'll love the leftovers cold as apple sponge cake too!
    4.80 from 5 votes
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    Course: Baking, Dessert
    Cuisine: British
    Keyword: apple sponge cake, apple sponge pudding, easy apple sponge, eve’s pudding
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 35 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 45 minutes minutes
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 400kcal
    Author: Lucy Allen | BakingQueen74

    Ingredients

    • 800-900 g Bramley (cooking) apples approx 3 large apples
    • 60 g caster sugar to sweeten the apples
    • ½ tsp cinnamon
    • 110 g butter softened
    • 110 g caster sugar
    • 2 medium free-range eggs
    • 110 g self-raising flour
    • 1 tsp baking powder
    • 1 tsp vanilla extract
    UK Measurements – US Measurements

    Equipment

    mixing bowl
    baking dish

    Instructions 

    • Preheat oven to 180 degrees C (fan).
    • Peel, core and slice the apples and arrange in a baking dish.
      800-900 g Bramley (cooking) apples
    • Sprinkle over the caster sugar and cinnamon.
      60 g caster sugar, ½ tsp cinnamon
    • In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and caster sugar.
      110 g butter, 110 g caster sugar
    • Add the eggs and flour and beat well until combined.
      2 medium free-range eggs, 110 g self-raising flour
    • Add the baking powder and vanilla extract and mix in.
      1 tsp baking powder, 1 tsp vanilla extract
    • Spoon the sponge mix over the prepared apples, smoothing it down with the back of a wooden spoon. Don't worry too much about covering all the apples, the sponge will spread as it bakes.
    • Bake for 30 to 35 minutes until golden brown and risen. Dust with icing sugar and serve with cream, custard or ice cream.

    Notes

    Can you freeze apple sponge pudding?
    Yes, prepare the dish as per the recipe including baking, allow to cool fully then wrap the entire dish in foil and/pr clingfilm. Freeze for up to a month. Thaw the dish fully in the fridge and then heat through in a low oven and serve.
    Can you reheat apple sponge pudding?
    Yes, serve individual portions into bowls and then reheat them in the microwave for 30 seconds on high. Add custard or ice cream and serve.
    Did you try and love this recipe?Then please leave a review and rating in the comments at the bottom of the post. If you post your creation on Instagram, tag me @bakingqueen74 or use hashtag #bakingqueen74!

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