Rosemary is a symbol of remembrance, so what better way to commemorate Remembrance Day than a Rosemary Cake? Try baking this cake on 11th November to remember those who passed away or suffered for Australia in all wars and armed conflicts.
What is Remembrance Day?
On 11 November 1918, the guns of the Western Front fell silent after four years of continuous warfare. With their armies retreating and close to collapse, German leaders signed an Armistice, ending the First World War.
As a mark of respect to those who have died and suffered, Australians are encouraged to pause at 11 am to observe one minute’s silence and remember those who died or suffered for Australia's cause in all wars and armed conflicts.
When is it?
The Australian War Memorial will commemorate Remembrance Day 2024 with the National Ceremony on Monday, 11 November.
The National Ceremony will be broadcast live from the Australian War Memorial on ABC TV and live streamed on ABC iview from 10:4o am.
This recipe is a sweet and simple way to commemorate Remembrance Day and to pay tribute to fallen and returned service men and women throughout Australia and its history.
Allergen Note: This recipe contains Gluten, Dairy and Egg. Makes 10 slices.
Ingredients
For Filling
- 1 x Apple
- 2 x Sprigs of Rosemary
- 1 tsp Butter
- 1 x Lemon
- 1 tsp Caster Sugar
For Batter
- 225g Butter
- 150g Caster Sugar
- 300g Plain Flour
- 2 tsp Baking Powder
- 3 x Large Eggs
Things You Will Need
- Medium-sized pan
- Oven
- Stovetop
- A knife
- Chopping board
- Food processor
- Mixing spoon
- Baking paper or butter/oil and flour
- Cooling rack
Method
- Chop the apple however you want, and place it in a saucepan with 1 sprig of rosemary, 1 teaspoon of sugar, lemon juice and butter.
- Place pan on low heat and cover with a lid and cook for 5 minutes or until apple is soft to the touch.
- Take off the heat, and allow it to cool. Safely grab the rosemary sprig out of the pan once cool enough to touch.
- Preheat oven to 170 degrees Celsius. Make sure to place oil, butter or baking paper in the tin.
- Place the cooked apple into a food processor, and turn it on. Make sure the apple is blitzed thoroughly.
- Add butter, 3/4 cup of sugar, eggs, flour and baking powder. Mix to a smooth batter.
- Place into the tin, sprinkle the top of the batter with sugar and place rosemary spring down the centre of the cake.
- Bake cake for 50 minutes in the oven and then leave to cool. Enjoy your cake once cool!
