This Apple Mirin Cake is incredibly moist thanks to the generous amount of fresh apples, making every bite tender, juicy, and full of fruit. As it bakes, the apples release their natural juices into the batter, creating a soft, almost melt-in-your-mouth texture.
The top develops a delicate, lightly crisp sugar crust that adds a beautiful contrast to the soft interior. A touch of mirin (or another mild alcohol such as white wine or rum) deepens the flavor of the cake, adding warmth and subtle complexity without being noticeable in the final taste.
Perfectly balanced between gentle sweetness and natural fruitiness, this is a true crowd-pleasing home bake. In fact, when I made it for friends, the entire pan disappeared in just one evening! It’s simple to prepare, requires minimal effort, and works beautifully served on its own or paired with powdered sugar, whipped cream, or vanilla ice cream.
Ingredients
- 3 apples (about 500 g, peeled and diced into 1-1.5 cm cubes)
- 130 g cake flour
- 8 g baking powder
- 90 g vegetable oil (neutral oil like canola or sunflower)
- 100 g sugar (+ 15 g for sprinkling)
- 2 large eggs (about 100 g total)
- 50 ml mirin (or another mild alcohol, like white wine or rum)
Instructions
1. Prepare the apples:
- Peel and dice the apples
- Cut them into 1-1.5 cm cubes.
- Set them aside.
2. Make the batter:
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs and sugar until the mixture turns light and slightly glossy.
- Stir in the mirin and oil.
- Sift in the flour and baking powder and mix until fully combined.
3. Incorporate the apples:
- Gently fold in the diced apples, making sure they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
4. Prepare the baking pan:
- Line or grease a 6-inch (15 cm) square baking pan.
- You can use a slightly larger pan if you prefer a thinner cake with a wider surface.
5. Pour and sprinkle:
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread it evenly.
- Sprinkle the remaining 15 g of sugar on top to create a crunchy crust.
6. Bake:
- Preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F).
- Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
7. Cool and serve:
- Let the cake cool before slicing.
- Serve as is, or enjoy with powdered sugar, vanilla ice cream, or whipped cream.
Tips & Variations
- For a deeper flavor, use dark rum instead of mirin.
- If you prefer a less sweet cake, reduce the sugar by 10-20 g.
- Want more crunch? Add some chopped nuts (like walnuts or almonds) on top before baking.
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