Apple Lemon Sponge Cake

Here is a simple and delicious apple custard tart recipe inspired by the images you provided — soft apple filling inside a golden flaky crust.

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Apple Custard Tart Recipe

Ingredients

For the crust

• 1 sheet puff pastry (or homemade tart crust)

For the apple filling

• 3–4 apples (peeled, cored, thinly sliced)
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 tbsp sugar
• 1 tbsp butter

For the custard batter

• 2 eggs
• 100 g sugar (½ cup)
• 120 g flour (1 cup)
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 120 ml milk (½ cup)
• 80 ml vegetable oil or 60 g melted butter
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

1️⃣ Prepare the crust

1. Place the puff pastry into a tart pan, pressing it gently along the sides.
2. Trim excess edges, prick the bottom with a fork, and refrigerate while preparing the filling.

2️⃣ Prepare the apples

1. Slice the apples thinly.
2. Toss them with lemon juice and 2 tbsp sugar.
3. Optional: sauté for 3 minutes in 1 tbsp butter for extra flavor.

3️⃣ Make the custard batter

1. In a bowl, whisk eggs and sugar until smooth.
2. Add milk, oil (or melted butter), and vanilla.
3. Mix in flour and baking powder until the batter is smooth and creamy.

4️⃣ Assemble

1. Pour half of the custard batter into the crust.
2. Add the sliced apples evenly.
3. Pour the remaining batter on top to coat the apples.

5️⃣ Bake

• Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 40–50 minutes, until the top is golden and the custard is set.
• Let cool slightly, then remove from the pan.

6️⃣ Finish

• Dust with powdered sugar if desired.
• Slice and enjoy warm or chilled!

✨ Tips

• Use tart apples like Granny Smith for best flavor.
• Brush the top with apricot jam after baking for a glossy finish.
• Can be served with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.