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Rusk Cake with Apple Sauce and Cream - baking, cake recipe

Rusk Cake with Apple Sauce and Cream

1 hr
2 portions

Crispy rusks blended into a light egg batter — dead simple and a great one to make with kids. Serve warm with apple sauce and whipped cream.

Instructions

  1. 1

    Whisk the eggs and sugar into a thick, stiff foam. Finely crush the rusks, then gently fold them into the egg mixture.

  2. 2

    Pour the batter into a greased 1.5-litre loaf tin. Place it on the lowest rack in the oven at 160 °C and bake for about 30 minutes.

  3. 3

    Serve with apple sauce and whipped cream spooned over the top. The cake is best served slightly warm.

Per average serving

913
Calories
kcal
25
Protein
g
174.1
Carbs
g
15.7
Fat
g
6.4g
Fiber
44.4g
Sugar
1019mg
Sodium

Tips from the kitchen

  • Whisk the eggs and sugar long enough that the foam holds its shape when you lift the whisk. This is what gives the cake its lift, so don't rush it.
  • Crush the rusks fine, almost to crumbs. Big chunks sink and you get a dense bottom layer instead of an even crumb.
  • Fold the rusks in gently with a spatula. If you stir hard you knock the air out and the cake comes out flat.
  • Keep it on the lowest rack at 160 so the top doesn't brown before the middle sets. Check at 30 minutes with a skewer. It should come out clean.
  • Make the whipped cream while the cake bakes, then spoon both cream and apple sauce over while the cake is still warm.

Ways to vary it

  • A little vanilla sugar whisked in with the eggs works nicely if you want a softer flavor.
  • Swap the apple sauce for stewed plums or pears, depending on what you have around.
  • Bake the batter in muffin tins instead of a loaf tin for individual portions. Cut the baking time down to around 15 minutes and watch them closely.

Storage & leftovers

Keeps in the fridge for about 3 days, covered. It freezes fine wrapped tight, up to a month, though the texture goes a touch softer once thawed. Warm slices in a low oven or for a few seconds in the microwave, then add the cream and apple sauce fresh.

What to serve with it

A cup of coffee is all it needs. A few fresh berries on the side wouldn't hurt if you have them.

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By Untrained ChefPublished 2 June 2026 · Updated 11 July 2026

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