Prep time:

Cooking time: 25 minutes

Total time:

Serves: 6

200g Self Raising Flour

1tsp Baking Powder

1tsp Cinnamon

50g Wholemeal Flour

100g Golden Caster Sugar

2 Eggs

125ml Semi-Skimmed Milk

4tbsp Sunflower Oil

2 Bramley Apples grated

100g Sultanas

2tbsp Demerara Sugar

Plum Tree Catering specialise in inspiring menus for weddings, celebrations and barbecues, along with hog roasts, bakes and cakes. Contact Caroline at caroline@plumtreecatering.com / 07739 708599 or Sarah on sarah@plumtreecatering.com / 07771 332576 for more information.

  • pictures: David Merewether

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