Air fryer apple-topped cake

1. 1

   Line a 20cm/8in round cake tin (or a cake tin that will fit inside the air fryer) with greaseproof paper.

2. 2

   Whisk the butter, caster sugar, flour, eggs and milk in a large bowl using an electric whisk or in a stand mixer. Mix on a medium speed for a few minutes until well combined. Heat the air fryer to 160C.

3. 3

   Pour the batter into the tin and arrange the apple slices on top in concentric circles. Sprinkle over the brown sugar to finish.

4. 4

   Bake for 30 minutes (use the dessert or cake setting if there is one). Then reduce the temperature to 150C and bake for a further 5-6 minutes, or until cooked through. (These timings work for a 20cm/8in cake tin - if using a smaller tin, you may need to adjust the timings. Start with 5 minutes more baking time and then test to see if it is done. See Recipe Tip.)

5. 5

   Remove from the air fryer, leave to cool for a few minutes and then remove the cake from the tin. Allow to cool then dust with the icing sugar. Slice and serve with the cream, if using.

1 serving ≈ 106 g

Nutrition values are estimates. - means data is unavailable.