Continental apple slice

While clearing out some stuff this weekend, I came across a recipe book called Easy Slices that I'd almost forgotten I owned. A few recipes were marked and I remembered having success making fast bars, sultana slice and peppermint brownie slice. Last night, I baked continental apple slice using some leftover apples. The self-raising flour combined with sour cream and baking soda meant the base was more like a cake (sponge) than slice and it rose really high.

Continental apple slice

Ingredients

• 25 g butter, softened
• 1/2 cup caster sugar
• 2 eggs
• 300 g sour cream
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 cups self-raising flour, sifted
• 2 (green) apples, peeled, cored and sliced
• 1/2 chopped walnuts
• 2 tablespoons caster sugar (extra)
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon

Method

1. Preheat oven to 180°C. Line a 25 cm x 30 cm baking tin.
2. Cream butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
3. Blend in sour cream and baking soda. Beat well.
4. Gradually fold in flour. Pour into baking tin.
5. Arrange apple slices on top. Combine walnuts, extra sugar and cinnamon. Sprinkle over apples.
6. Bake for 35-40 minutes. Allow to cool in tin. Cut into squares. Store in an airtight container. Makes approximately 36.

Continental apple slice