This apple cider cake with salted cider caramel drizzle uses delicious apple cider to create an extra-special apple cake!
Commissioned post.
I’ve been working with Thatchers Cider this year, discovering how well food and cider pair together. Hint: it’s fantastic! In past posts I’ve looked at cider and food pairing, cheese and cider pairing, and wrote about 75 recipe ideas for a cider pairing dinner party. I hope you’ve enjoyed coming with me on my cider journey and that you’ll be hosting cider pairing parties of your own.
For this post, instead of pairing cider with food, I’ve used it as the star ingredient in a moist and decadent Apple Cider Cake with Salted Cider Caramel Drizzle. I’ve soaked chunks of apple in cider (I used Thatchers Gold – a medium/dry sparkling cider) and then put both in the batter of this moist apple cake. I’ve then used some more cider as the base of a moreish salted cider caramel to drizzle over it.
If you throw a cider pairing dinner party, this cake would be the perfect dessert!
- 1 eating apple, washed and cored, but unpeeled, cut into medium-sized chunks
- 175ml (¾ cup) good quality medium dry cider (I used Thatcher’s Gold)
- 125g (½ cup) unsalted butter, softened
- 125g (½ cup) granulated sugar
- 2 free-range organic eggs
- 175g (1 ½ cups) plain (all purpose) flour
- 60g (½ cup) wholemeal plain flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- pinch salt
- 250g (1 ⅓ cup) sugar
- 60ml (¼ cup) water
- 3 tablespoons good quality apple cider (I used Thatchers Gold)
- 150ml (½ cup) double (heavy) cream
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt flakes
- Soak the apple chunks in the cider while preparing the other ingredients.
- Preheat the oven to 180C/350F and lightly grease an 18cm (7in) cake tin.
- In a stand mixer or with an electric whisk, cream together the butter and sugar for a few minutes until pale and fluffy. Add the eggs, both flours, baking powder, cinnamon and salt, and mix to combine.
- Add the apple (along with the cider it was soaked in), to the batter and gently stir to combine, being careful not to over-mix.
- Pour the batter into the cake tin and bake in the oven for 25 minutes or until golden and an inserted skewer comes out clean. Allow to cool in the tin for 10 minutes then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- For the salted cider caramel:
- Heat the sugar and water in a saucepan over a medium heat, stirring gently until it bubbles and the sugar dissolves. Add the cider and, without stirring, boil the mixture for about 5-7 minutes until it is a golden colour. If necessary, scrape the sides down with a rubber spatula, but don’t stir.
- Remove from the heat and stir the cream into the sauce until combined. Be careful, it will bubble up considerably and could splurt at you like molten caramel lava. Stir in the salt. Pour into a sterilized jar and allow to cool.
- Drizzle the cooled salted cider caramel over the cake and serve.
Thatchers have a range of vegan, gluten-free ciders that are all made with love and care at their apple farm in Somerset. They use traditional techniques and the expertise they’ve honed since 1904 to craft the finest range of Somerset ciders. Four generations of cider-making later, they’ve created some exceptional ciders on their 400 acres of apple orchards.
Disclosure: Thatchers commissioned this post and provided the giveaway prize. All opinions are my own.
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A.E. ADKINS says
August 26, 2016 at 10:46 pmBreakfasting in the garden just because I can”
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August 21, 2016 at 11:53 amdeckchairs and real ale.
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philip says
August 20, 2016 at 1:41 pmgoing to the seaside and buying an icecream
Laura Pritchard says
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August 20, 2016 at 8:20 amhaving a bbq with friends & family in the garden
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August 18, 2016 at 2:04 pmEnjoying a Thatchers Cider in a pub garde. Lush!
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beryl johnson says
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August 14, 2016 at 4:44 pmI love spending more time in the garden with my little ones, collecting the fruit and general gardening
Denise Cross says
August 13, 2016 at 10:59 pmI love going away in the caravan and then spending the days geocaching with hubby and then relaxing in the evening
Tasha says
August 13, 2016 at 9:15 pmI love the light warmer evenings so I can sit outside and relax
kenneth lamb says
August 13, 2016 at 8:23 pmwhat i love about summer is being able to sit in my garden and watch the plants grow! perfect in the sun with a book
irene gilmour says
August 13, 2016 at 6:19 pmwe love to eating in garden hubby loves to cook on his BBQ
Lea Mavin says
August 13, 2016 at 10:38 amGoing camping with friends and family, I also love the light evenings.
Tricia Cowell says
August 12, 2016 at 6:15 pmI love being able to have picnics in the park with my Grandsons. They would have an equally good time splashing in puddles if it rained, but I love a bit of sunshine
Andy Kadir-Buxton says
August 12, 2016 at 7:13 amA chance to show off my smoothie punch invention. Just add coke, lemonade, and vodka to any liquidized fruit you choose from a pile. Great.
Ems says
August 11, 2016 at 5:45 pmEvenings are so much lighter for longer, so we can go for a walk after work and sit outside at our local with a nice Thatchers cider
Helen W says
August 11, 2016 at 5:10 pmThe thing I love most about summer is eating ice cream in the sunshine.
Elaine Kirby says
August 11, 2016 at 8:51 amFamily barbeques and outdoor games with the kiddiwinks
Stevie says
August 11, 2016 at 7:47 amI love getting the paddling pool, hose pipe and a beer out in the sunshine.
Katie B says
August 10, 2016 at 8:57 pmCider, bbq’s and the beach
EJ Dunn says
August 10, 2016 at 8:41 pmI love not having to work (I’m a teacher)
Ali Fanstone says
August 10, 2016 at 8:17 pmI love spending time with my grandchildren, playing in the garden and taking them on trips out.
Lee Edwards says
August 10, 2016 at 4:33 pmSpending time with my family and friends and get as much sun as possible!
Kerry Locke says
August 10, 2016 at 4:33 pmI love the long summer evenings .. when the kids can play out till late and I can sit in the sun with a nice glass of cider!
Laura-Jane Baker says
August 9, 2016 at 3:04 pmBeing able to go on picnics in the park with my family
Alison Bruce says
August 8, 2016 at 6:06 pmI love to be able to sit outside for meals and drinks, enjoying the sunshine and all the plants in the garden.
Mia Jade Fergusson says
August 7, 2016 at 5:56 pmI love the warmth, the pretty flowers and i love having BBQ’s in the sun.
Susan B says
August 7, 2016 at 5:42 pmI love everything about summer except the nasty insects that come into my house when I fling open the doors and windows. But most of all, I love summer for better food and a better social life as eating outside is such a joy.
Jane says
August 7, 2016 at 2:17 pmWindows and patio doors open all day and long light nights for reading and enjoying.
jo liddement says
August 7, 2016 at 2:08 pmLove having the windows open in the summer and being able to sit out in the garden and feel some warmth on my skin.
Laura Corrigan says
August 7, 2016 at 1:50 pmLighter evenings and spending the evenings outdoors
allison mary says
August 6, 2016 at 7:53 pmwhat i love most about summer is being able to enjoy the nice weather with my grandchildren . there are more things to do with them in summer. @Amtree201
Terri-Louise Dudey says
August 5, 2016 at 8:07 pmLove being in the garden and planting veg with my children and also days out xx
Soph H says
August 5, 2016 at 10:47 amI love afternoons in beer gardens (hopefully in the sunshine!)
Laura Corrall says
August 4, 2016 at 8:47 pmFamily Time – The summer means the 6 weeks off school so I have both of my little ladies with me. We spend a lot of time in the garden and I can watch them play and do some gardening and see the wildlife too.
James Harris says
August 2, 2016 at 2:50 pmI love being able to dry washing on the line – makes life so much easier!
Stephanie Whitehouse says
August 2, 2016 at 10:29 amI love seeing the benefit of all the hard work in the garden – lots of colour and growth to enjoy
valerie cooper says
August 1, 2016 at 5:16 pmI love about summer is being able to sit in the garden when you get home from work and it is still light xxx
richell lever says
July 31, 2016 at 8:29 pmmy girls love picnics in the garden, slthough its just earing their usual lunch or dinner outside), but it seems special to them!
helen w says
July 31, 2016 at 5:56 pmGetting my washing dried on the line in the garden comes back in smelling gorgeous and other than that not a lot i am photosensitive and get covered in blisters so have to hide most of the summer indoors
Pip Bennett says
July 31, 2016 at 5:38 pmThe best thing about summer, for me, is sitting outside first thing in the morning with a cup of tea and just listening to the birds singing; it puts things into perspective for me and sets me up for the day 🙂
claire woods says
July 30, 2016 at 9:20 pmI love being able to get out in the sun..we can go to more places that are outdoors and have fun.
Kay says
July 30, 2016 at 1:27 pmFamily days out and bbqs
Kate Knight says
July 30, 2016 at 8:36 amI love having BBQs in the garden with cider and Pimms
Debbie Winstanley says
July 29, 2016 at 6:24 pmLong light evenings in the garden and barbeques
Sheila Sloan says
July 29, 2016 at 3:56 amFamily get-togethers in the garden and, hopefully, the sun.
LESLEY BRADLEY says
July 28, 2016 at 9:01 pmI love the feel of the sun on my skin, so much better than shivering and wrapping up!
Jemma @ Celery and Cupcakes says
July 28, 2016 at 8:41 amOMG! This cake looks divine! You had me at the salted caramel drizzle.
angela jones says
July 28, 2016 at 12:52 amrelaxing, sitting out in the back garden when it is sunny
Lisa Wilkinson says
July 26, 2016 at 9:34 pmBeing able to sit in the garden until late in the evening.
Emma says
July 26, 2016 at 9:03 pmWhen it’s still not dark at 9pm and the optimism that it’s going to be a good summer.
Ian robinson says
July 26, 2016 at 3:30 pmI love being able to enjoy the beautiful countryside around Exmoor without having to wear lots of layers of clothing,. Also sitting out and having a cool Thatchers of course
Sassie Clarke says
July 25, 2016 at 6:46 pmSitting outside in the evening, enjoying a cool refreshing drink watching the sunset over the hill
Carly Belsey says
July 25, 2016 at 1:53 pmI’m a big kid and I love taking the kids down to the beach in the hot sun and getting on their bodyboards and gliding through the waves on my tummy! They love spending time with me down there 🙂
Becca @ Amuse Your Bouche says
July 24, 2016 at 10:13 pmSALTED CIDER CARAMEL?! My gosh, you’re a genius. My favourite thing about summer is the warm weather! 🙂
Hazel Rea says
July 24, 2016 at 8:00 pmI love the smell of the local PYO strawberry fields, the Hapil strawberries they grow (not available in supermarkets as they don’t travel well but the flavour is out of his world), bodyboarding in warm sea, relaxing in the garden on balmy evenings, and washing drying outside in the sunshine.
Beky Austerberry says
July 24, 2016 at 6:12 pmBBQs with the family and time spent together on the lighter evenings- making memories.
Tunde Toth says
July 24, 2016 at 6:03 pmI love seaside holidays with my husband and baking strawberry pies from the fruit picked in our little garden.
David Edge says
July 24, 2016 at 2:16 pmBeing able to sleep at night with the windows open!
Keith Hunt says
July 24, 2016 at 11:39 amWe make lots of fruit cake with berrys from the garden.
Zach Hudson says
July 24, 2016 at 9:45 amSleeping outside in my man cave under the stars
Holly says
July 24, 2016 at 8:27 amFantastic comp! And that cake looks absolutely delish! Would love some now with my coffee! @lovepopsie
leanne weir says
July 24, 2016 at 7:18 amI love the long nights, the bbqs, playing out with the kids
Tracy Hughes says
July 23, 2016 at 6:41 pmI enjoy thinking about the nights out, sitting in a garden, drinking with friends.
Becky John says
July 23, 2016 at 6:37 pmThe light nights and the smell of freshly mown grass
lyn says
July 23, 2016 at 10:37 amlots of lovely days out and enjoying our garden
Emily Hutchinson says
July 22, 2016 at 4:22 pmI love being able to use the garden, I feel like an extra room in my house has opened up
Sam Swain says
July 22, 2016 at 1:04 pmI love spending the holidays playing with the kids in the garden and relaxing with family and friends.
Steve Dickinson says
July 22, 2016 at 7:24 amEating and drinking outdoors without freezing to death
Iris W says
July 21, 2016 at 3:11 pmI love that the kids are off and we can have family days out and the light and warm evenings sitting on the patio with a glass of wine
Henry Little says
July 20, 2016 at 6:32 pmsitting in the garden enjoying the warmth on your skin
Mark R says
July 20, 2016 at 6:10 pmLight evenings so that I can garden after work, and harvesting home grown tomatoes
Krzysia says
July 20, 2016 at 3:17 pmSummer for me is all about my plants. I love to potter in my English cottage garden surveying the beautiful trees and flowers; apples, pears, apricots, plums, cherries, roses, delphiniums, peonies, foxgloves, clematis, lilies etc. I prefer a slightly cooler temperature and especially enjoy Summer rain. It’s so refreshing and the plants love it 🙂 x
Alison Johnson says
July 20, 2016 at 12:28 amSitting on my swing seat in my garden looking at my flowers & idly reading a book.
Jess Powell (Babi a Fi) says
July 19, 2016 at 10:00 pmI love getting to spend more time with family, and chance to get out and visit places.
Emma Watson says
July 19, 2016 at 12:53 pmI love lazy, hazy days in Summer, the sound of the breeze rustling through trees, water lapping on the beach, ice cold refreshing drinks, barbeques….most of all, I love spending the summer outside.
Kirsteen Mackay says
July 18, 2016 at 6:16 pmI love going cycling with my children and spending more time outdoors.
Emily Knight says
July 18, 2016 at 1:13 pmIt’s the season of holidays, long evenings and hot weather – what’s not to love? 🙂
Danielle pooley says
July 18, 2016 at 1:09 pmI love the trips to the park & seafront with my little boy. Oh and the family BBQs are lovely.
Sophie B says
July 18, 2016 at 12:03 amBest thing about a British Summer is it’s unpredictable weather……..come rain, come shine, we ALWAYS KNOW how to party.
Sophie B says
July 18, 2016 at 12:01 amBest thing about a British Summer is it’s unpredictable weather……..come rain, come shame, we ALWAYS KNOW how to party.
emmaellams says
July 17, 2016 at 6:42 pmI love taking long walks with my husband, usually ending in a pub lunch!
Alison Joyce says
July 17, 2016 at 5:39 pmThe long days and the chance to get out in the sunshine
Helen Stratton says
July 17, 2016 at 1:24 pmHaving the kids at home for 6 weeks and getting up to some great adventures.
Claire Davies says
July 17, 2016 at 10:29 amI love listening to sea gulls, the walks along our local beach, making daisy chains and peonies!
katrina walsh says
July 16, 2016 at 11:26 pmBike rides with the family stopping off to buy ice lollies from village stores on our travels
Amanda Dunn says
July 16, 2016 at 8:42 pmI love the long summer nights and being able to sit outside in the sun with my morning coffee 🙂
Rachel Butterworth says
July 15, 2016 at 10:47 pmI love taking my dog on nice long walks in the countryside.
corinne peat (@corinne555) says
July 15, 2016 at 10:22 pmThe longer, warmer nights spent with family. Trips to the beach, long walks and picnics.
Valerie Seal says
July 15, 2016 at 7:32 pmI love sitting in the garden
Donna W says
July 15, 2016 at 7:16 pmI love long lazy days, outdoors with good friends and family, good food and drinks, making happy memories. :0)
Amber Rossi says
July 15, 2016 at 5:42 pmWatching my veggies grow and eating them freshly picked!
Judith Allen says
July 15, 2016 at 3:41 pmI love the scent of roses and honeysuckle in the garden. The swifts screaming as they soar
Christina says
July 15, 2016 at 2:00 pmoh my days!!! I have recently turned veggie and came across your blog whilst searching on google. I seriously love this recipe!!! I love being outside in the summer and I love the gorgeous evening light you get before sunset
Hayley Lynch says
July 15, 2016 at 10:11 amI adore being out in my garden or going for long country or coastal walks
Valerie Seal says
July 14, 2016 at 8:31 pmI love sitting in the garden in the summer
Astra coath says
July 14, 2016 at 11:08 amI love the beautiful sunshine, the smell of distant barbecues and that everyone seems happier!!
Victoria Thurgood says
July 14, 2016 at 12:04 ami love sunny days out with my kids
Karen Jones says
July 13, 2016 at 9:36 pmLonger days and enjoying a Cider in the sun
Maria P says
July 13, 2016 at 5:03 pmthe sunshine, warmer days and the huge family bbqs
Tina Hewitt says
July 13, 2016 at 1:16 pmSpending time outdoors with my lovely granddaughters, paddling in the pool, playing with water bombs and pistols, or just pottering around the garden
Liane Amos says
July 13, 2016 at 11:14 amHorseriding in the sunshine
Bob Clark says
July 13, 2016 at 8:40 amThe light evenings and loads of warm weather and sunshine – hopefully
Katie Sharman says
July 13, 2016 at 8:19 amLong days spent in the garden with friends, family and children. Followed by a long cold cider when the children go to bed!!!
Michaela Hannah says
July 13, 2016 at 5:59 amI love the long light nights meaning we can go out for walks after work or relax in the garden
Tamsin Dean says
July 12, 2016 at 11:13 pmthe fun times as we manage to get out and about a lot more and the day trips to the seaside with the kids
Karen S says
July 12, 2016 at 9:00 pmGetting out in the sun on the allotment growing fruit, veg and flowers
Clair Dukes says
July 12, 2016 at 7:54 pmI love going for picnics in the sunshine.
The Summer is the perfect time for me to enjoy the Coast.
Louise Lamb says
July 12, 2016 at 4:49 pmI love summer adventures in the sun, a often in the rain. I love building memories with my family to last us through winter.
Christine Sunter says
July 12, 2016 at 4:09 pmI love getting out in my garden and greenhouse and growing my plants. I just wish the sun would shine a bit more!
Jen Schofield says
July 12, 2016 at 3:02 pmI love being able to eat outside in the evenigs
Cora Harrison says
July 12, 2016 at 12:40 pmI love being able to do more stuff outside and going on holiday.
m knight says
July 12, 2016 at 10:53 amA lazy sunday in the garden with a good book and a glass of Thatchers
gemma brown says
July 12, 2016 at 9:47 amfamily picnics, watching my boys play around and looking for insects
Sean Moore says
July 12, 2016 at 9:19 amGreat prize! Lovely
Ruth Harwood says
July 12, 2016 at 8:29 amSummer is the time I don’t need a coat or carddigan and can sit out in the evening with my mates and some beers xx
sarah fielding says
July 12, 2016 at 12:55 amLooking forward to lots of bbqs and getting to see more of my family!
tracy james says
July 12, 2016 at 12:06 ami love family and friend bbqs
Lindsay Taylor says
July 11, 2016 at 10:37 pmThe long summer holiday – I work in a school!
kelly mobbs says
July 11, 2016 at 9:44 pmI enjoy sitting in the garden in the sun, with a BBQ and a few ciders to set the scene
Colin Pike says
July 11, 2016 at 8:45 pmThe lighter evenings and the few days of good weather.
Debbie Gilbert says
July 11, 2016 at 8:31 pmBarbeques and picnics – time spent with family and friends in the sun
Michelle Ferguson says
July 11, 2016 at 8:24 pmI love sunny days, having family BBQ’s and having time off work to go on holiday
PETER CUMPSTONE says
July 11, 2016 at 8:18 pmHas to be the sunshine!
darren hay says
July 11, 2016 at 8:04 pmI love summer because I love the warm evenings and having BBQ’s and cold beers with friends
Sarah Birkett says
July 11, 2016 at 7:52 pmOPEN WINDOWS. drying outside, and going out without a jacket
charlotte says
July 11, 2016 at 7:19 pmi love not having to wear a coat and all the summer fruits you can eat mm
Simon tutthill says
July 11, 2016 at 6:57 pmIt has to be out and about enjoying the great British countryside
Maxine G says
July 11, 2016 at 5:57 pma chance to have some time off work with the family.
Kerry Kilmister says
July 11, 2016 at 5:42 pmI love summer because I love the long days, the picnics and the days out exploring the countryside
Angela Walker says
July 11, 2016 at 5:21 pmI love warm sunshine and bright blue skies
Angela Walker says
July 11, 2016 at 5:19 pmI love warm sunshine
Michael Griffin says
July 11, 2016 at 5:09 pmDrinking chilled cider on the verandah of the summer house
Dannii @ Hungry Healthy Happy says
July 11, 2016 at 4:44 pmI am not sure the cider would make it in to the cake if I was making it, as I would drink it all. Post baby of course.
That drizzle sounds amazing too!
Laura Jeffs says
July 11, 2016 at 4:36 pmWhat I love most about summer is the chance to enjoy my beautiful garden
Rich Tyler says
July 11, 2016 at 3:57 pmSummer Festivals – good times!
Julie Perry says
July 11, 2016 at 2:48 pmJust to sit in the garden and feel the sun on my face
DEBBIE DAVIES says
July 11, 2016 at 12:27 pmI love that everyone is in a much better mood and more sociable! xx
Melissa Lee says
July 11, 2016 at 12:22 pmI love being able to walk around without a coat on all of the time
delphine says
July 11, 2016 at 12:03 pmi love the long evening
Margaret McLaughlin says
July 11, 2016 at 11:34 amI love sitting in my garden, relaxing in the sun, having a delicious BBQ with ice cold drinks just ‘hitting the spot’
No matter whether its quiet or busy with family or friends its going to be a prefect day
Celso Gomes says
July 11, 2016 at 11:31 amThe extra hours of sunlight. Leaving the local pub at 9.30pm with the sun shining on you is great.
Peter Hewitt says
July 11, 2016 at 11:12 amChillin in the garden with a long cold drink (tho this summer chance would be a fine thing”
Julie Smith says
July 11, 2016 at 11:08 amI love paddling in the sea on a lovely summers day, feeling the sand squish under your feet and the smell of the sea air ????????
Marycarol says
July 11, 2016 at 10:42 amLove the long clear evenings, being able to get up in the morning and its not pitch dark outside and love being able to sit in the garden with friends x
ipswichmum says
July 11, 2016 at 9:45 amI love warm days and bbqs and beach trips and wearing t-shirt/shorts rather than jumpers and jeans and ice-cold drinks and freezing cold air conditioning in the car and just the more relaxed feelings that come with the warmer weather and sun.
ann parkinson says
July 11, 2016 at 9:28 ami love the smell of line dried washing & getting out to do a bit of gardening in the sun
Samantha Fernley says
July 11, 2016 at 9:21 amI love the languid days pottering in the garden or allotment, bringing something that I’ve grown in to cook with. Love the sounds in the neighbourhood too, people having BBQ’s and lawnmowers whirring away.
Angie Allen says
July 11, 2016 at 9:06 amFamily days out by the seaside
Katie M says
July 11, 2016 at 8:59 amI love long walks around London, discovering new places and then ending up in new pubs relaxing with a pint of cider 🙂
Lisa Robinson says
July 11, 2016 at 7:59 amABBQ in the sun with friends, with ice cold beversges in hand!
Ellie Wood says
July 11, 2016 at 7:56 amI love lying in the grass and reading a good book
Marc Chivers says
July 11, 2016 at 7:45 amI love having time off with the kids
Sophia says
July 11, 2016 at 7:10 amGoing on long walks with the family
karen taylor says
July 11, 2016 at 7:08 amI love the extra daylight hours in summer….being able to come in from work and spending an hour pottering in the garden with a relaxing reward of an ice cold Thatchers on the decking: )
Rena Plumridge says
July 11, 2016 at 7:02 amLonger days lovely weather
Alison Murphy says
July 11, 2016 at 6:52 amIcy glasses of cider in the sun…when we’re luck enough to get any lol!
John Tingay says
July 11, 2016 at 12:05 amSitting in the beer garden of a lovely country pub watching the sun set.
rebecca sharp says
July 10, 2016 at 11:38 pmI love sitting in the garden with the sun going down, bbq going, Thatchers in hand, great company.
glenn hutton says
July 10, 2016 at 11:33 pmWe love the warmer weather and the longer, brighter days
Stephanie Harrison says
July 10, 2016 at 11:28 pmLong light days where you can really enjoy getting outside in the sunshine
Lisa Buckley says
July 10, 2016 at 11:09 pmGoing for beach BBQs with friends after work, good food, good company, great location!
Solange says
July 10, 2016 at 10:28 pmI love the warmer weather and longer days.
janine atkin says
July 10, 2016 at 8:44 pmi love sitting in the garden on an evening and just chilling
LOUISE GAZELEY says
July 10, 2016 at 7:24 pmWarm Weathe , Cool Cider, Perfect Picnics, Family Fun !!
maria blythin says
July 10, 2016 at 7:21 pmnice summer bbqs with the family x
gemma raines says
July 10, 2016 at 7:03 pmsitting on the field near my house and over looking the river ith my sunnies a good book picnic and maybe a cheeky drink 🙂
Lindsay McPhee says
July 10, 2016 at 6:41 pmFrosty cider in the sun!
Sara Goodman says
July 10, 2016 at 6:13 pmGoing out very early in the morning and during the early evening. The nicest times of the day in my view.
Thanks for a fabulous giveaway x
Emily says
July 10, 2016 at 5:18 pmI’ve never heard of a cake like this before, how unique! I’m a big fan of salted caramel though!
laura stewart says
July 10, 2016 at 5:01 pmi like that you can spend more hours outside x
Michelle lintern says
July 10, 2016 at 3:56 pmLong summer evenings in the garden
jennifer thorpe says
July 10, 2016 at 2:00 pmI enjoy the longer days and spending time in the garden with a gin & tonic 🙂
Margaret Clarkson says
July 10, 2016 at 1:20 pmBeing able to spend lots of time outside, eating in the garden and relaxing outside.
Lisa Houston says
July 10, 2016 at 12:44 pmGetting outside with the children. Long walks in thewoods, sitting at the park reading while they play. Or just chilling in the garden
kellyjo walters says
July 10, 2016 at 11:46 ampicnics in the garden
Fiona Martin says
July 10, 2016 at 11:41 amI love eating in the garden with the family and going out for the day taking a picnic with us.
Maxine Owen says
July 10, 2016 at 11:28 amI love being able to sit outside and relax with a good book.
Katie Kingsbury says
July 10, 2016 at 10:38 amBeing off for 6 weeks and travelling as much as I can.
liz ferguson says
July 10, 2016 at 8:44 amI always look forward to spending time in my garden over the summer, seeing all the flowers and getting my veggies growing!
Lynn Heath says
July 10, 2016 at 6:05 amI love being outside, watching the kids run up and down and family BBQS, food tastes better outside!!!!!
Nat Thomason says
July 10, 2016 at 3:30 amSpending time in the garden with my rabbit cookie and chillaxing in the sun
Hannah Ingham says
July 9, 2016 at 10:41 pmI love spending more time with friends and family, having long walks and tasty picnics!
Kerry Purves says
July 9, 2016 at 10:24 pmThe best thing about summer is watching my kids having fun, running around and splashing water!
Iona Cornish says
July 9, 2016 at 10:20 pmSailing with my Grandchildren, long light nights and suntans
Maggie Coates says
July 9, 2016 at 10:12 pmI like the long evenings, the warm weather, sunshine and flowers.
samantha price says
July 9, 2016 at 9:59 pma complete day when it isn’t raining and the sun eventually comes out to play
Bex Allum says
July 9, 2016 at 9:35 pmSpending precious time with my family
Ian Bradley says
July 9, 2016 at 9:28 pmAfter work, sitting back relaxing in the garden with family and cider. Spot on.
Rachel Craig says
July 9, 2016 at 9:19 pmSome dry weather and sunshine. As it encourages us to get outdoors into the fresh air. A nice walk on the beach. Salads, ice-cream etc.
Chris S says
July 9, 2016 at 9:02 pmI love the long daylight hours that give me the chance to potter in the garden after work and let me get the washing dry on the line.
Glenn Marvell-James says
July 9, 2016 at 8:56 pmHeavy rain aftera hot summers day, the fresh small
Susan Naylor says
July 9, 2016 at 7:48 pmI love to wake early and watch the sun rise.
michelle smith says
July 9, 2016 at 7:13 pmsummer bbqs with friends and family
Sarah Mackay says
July 9, 2016 at 7:13 pmBeing able to get out on my kayak
Paula Barker says
July 9, 2016 at 7:00 pmBeing able to leave the back door open during the warm evenings
Amanda says
July 9, 2016 at 6:34 pmEating and drinking in the garden and watching my plants bloom
lucy higgins says
July 9, 2016 at 6:25 pmmy favourite thing is sitting out in my garden in the evenings and you can hear the birds and its really peaceful and pretty with all the roses in bloom
Emily Clark says
July 9, 2016 at 6:15 pmI love the freshness in the air, it’s so lovely!
christine shelley says
July 9, 2016 at 6:10 pmLong warm evenings , sat on the balcony of our Devon Flat especially when the Folk Festival is on
Ms Suan Watts says
July 9, 2016 at 5:44 pmLong Summer evenings lazing in the garden enjoying the perfume from the plants with a glass of wine
Barbara Rayner says
July 9, 2016 at 5:41 pmI love eating all my meals in the garden from breakfast, lunch and evening meal.
ElizM says
July 9, 2016 at 5:24 pmlong school holidays and lots and lots of time to do whatever we want
valerie harbut says
July 9, 2016 at 5:05 pmI love BBQs and eating al fresco with friends, with family – and a bottle of Thatchers!
Richard Sober says
July 9, 2016 at 5:01 pmlong, lazy hot days with a good book
Susan Laing says
July 9, 2016 at 4:55 pmI can feel all my fingers and toes
Heather T says
July 9, 2016 at 4:49 pmI love the lighter nights, keeping the curtains open & not having to put the lights on
Kim M says
July 9, 2016 at 4:47 pmLove picnics and meals in the garden, so far not doing very well on that front with all the rain – sunshine soon please x
ROBERT MCINTOSH says
July 9, 2016 at 4:38 pmI love the smell of new cut grass – especially when it is all finished! 🙂
Kristy Leanne Brown says
July 9, 2016 at 4:33 pmI love eating bbq in the garden with the kids playing and the hubby cooking
Lindsey Stuart says
July 9, 2016 at 4:23 pmI love the summer, I enjoy being able to spend time in my garden, I find being out in the garden is very relaxing!
BBQ’s in the garden with my family is lovely too.
Christine Dodd says
July 9, 2016 at 3:55 pmThe chance to potter in the garden in the evenings: deadheading and watering
Joy B says
July 9, 2016 at 3:51 pmSunshine, the longer days, bbqs, picnics and ice cream.
helen tovell says
July 9, 2016 at 3:48 pmI love being able to eat alfresco more often in the summer
Honey McKinley says
July 9, 2016 at 3:00 pmLighter evenings, warm weather, good excuse to have ice cream, scent of flowers and cut grass in the air, not having to take a coat/jacket when I go out.
jules eley says
July 9, 2016 at 2:33 pmI love eating outside with family it all seems so much more relaxing and enjoyable 🙂
Steven Knight says
July 9, 2016 at 2:23 pmPerfect for a summer evening in the garden
Alvina Boyd says
July 9, 2016 at 2:21 pmSitting on my patio surrounded by my plants
Dawn Brodribb says
July 9, 2016 at 2:04 pmpicnics, BBQ’s, walks along the beach at sunset. I just love the long evenings
Neil Dobson says
July 9, 2016 at 1:45 pmI love to sit in the garden with an ice cold cider.
Carolynn Woodland says
July 9, 2016 at 1:15 pmMostly I love the warmer weather and being able to wear light clothing
A says
July 9, 2016 at 1:14 pmI love not getting too cold and I love the long days; they’re what I miss the most in winter.
Debby says
July 9, 2016 at 1:04 pmI love reading in the garden, watching the garden wildlife rear their young, sunbathing in my hammock and lovely BBQs on sunny days or warm evenings. We also like to take the kayak out on the lake or down the river, gently paddling and observing birds nesting on the island – we also take some food and some extra carrier bags to collect the rubbish we find on the water or bits of the bank we can reach (it’s still surprising just how much litter, bottles, cans and other stuff we find, thrown in by inconsiderate people, but that’s another rant!) Fingers crossed.
Paula Readings says
July 9, 2016 at 1:01 pmI like sitting in the garden with the dog with all the doors & windows open until it gets dark.
chris bull says
July 9, 2016 at 12:58 pmPicnics in our lovely local park, and if the weather doesn’t permit we have picnics on the living room floor 🙂
Hekna says
July 9, 2016 at 12:33 pmI just love spending time going out for walks and trips to the park with my little ones. It’s nice to come home from work while it’s still light too!
KATHY D says
July 9, 2016 at 11:25 amWARM, lIGHT EVENINGS WHERE YOU CAN RELAX IN THE GARDEN WITH A LONG COOL DRINK
Laura Nice says
July 9, 2016 at 11:24 amLots of family bbq’s and having all the family round! 🙂
Laura Nice says
July 9, 2016 at 11:24 amLots of family bbq’s and having all the family round!
Phil Morris says
July 9, 2016 at 11:14 amLounging in a deckchair … drinking cider. This is the competition for me ! No other entries permitted.
BERNIE EGERTON says
July 9, 2016 at 11:08 amTHE LIGHTER LONGER DAYS
Abigail Cullen says
July 9, 2016 at 10:34 amI love the summer, because I can go out for long walks and sit out and relax in the garden.
Laura Chapman says
July 9, 2016 at 10:27 amI love being able to get out into the garden in summer and work on my vegetable patch. I also love seeing friends and sitting in a beer garden with a nice glass of wine with the sun shining on my face! Bliss.
tracey hunt says
July 9, 2016 at 10:26 amenjoying the sunshine going to the beach, and being able to enjoy it with my son
kris says
July 9, 2016 at 9:43 amhaving bbq in the garden with drinks and family & friends. lovely 🙂
Tracy Gladman says
July 9, 2016 at 9:41 amMy nice long holiday from working at school and being able to spend time outside with the family.
carly taylor says
July 9, 2016 at 9:08 amI love not having to wear a coat! or carry one around! although I do need a umbrella this summer! silly weather!
Kavey says
July 9, 2016 at 9:03 amThis cake looks so incredibly good. I love apple cakes, I think they often get overlooked as boring but they are so delicious and make best of our homegrown harvest too.
Katie Bryson (@cookingkt) says
July 9, 2016 at 8:43 amI love how life slows down a bit as you can just sit outside with a chilled drink and just chat with friends and family and watch the world go by. Your cake looks phenomenal…. I love apply cider bakes… yummers. Just spotted you’re a fellow Bestival blogger… hope we can catch up while we’re there sampling the eats 🙂
Ray Dodds says
July 9, 2016 at 8:26 amLove watching cricket in warm weather with a good real ale to quaff
Andrew Petrie says
July 9, 2016 at 7:49 amI love watching cricket on the village green with a picnic and a cool box of decent drinks.
zandra higgs says
July 9, 2016 at 6:06 amLove proper cider
Michelle O'Neill says
July 9, 2016 at 6:06 ami love being able to spend more time with my grandaughter
David Paterson says
July 8, 2016 at 11:41 pmLong lazy summer evenings with tasty family barbecues
melanie stirling says
July 8, 2016 at 11:26 pmI love being able to sit outside in the sunshine with an ice cream.
Lorraine Tinsley says
July 8, 2016 at 11:25 pmI love being able to drive to and from work in daylight. I detest the winter, I just feel depressed living in the dark and cold all the time
Mary Chez says
July 8, 2016 at 10:53 pmThe warmer weather so i can get out into the garden
Louise Comb says
July 8, 2016 at 10:52 pmI have a strange relationship with summer. I don’t like it when it’s too hot. And yet, I love the summer because people always seem happier, and I think I am too. I think it’s the long daylight hours, and the blue skies 🙂
Caroline H says
July 8, 2016 at 10:42 pmThe summer nights and the extra light has to be the best thing for me. I feel so much more energised and motivated to get things done.
Sue Price says
July 8, 2016 at 10:38 pmI love the light nights so we can get outside as a family more. Love beach walks & swimming in the sea ☺️
Emma H says
July 8, 2016 at 10:34 pmIt’s got to be enjoying an ice cream at the seaside while looking at the sandcastle I’ve bulid
Robyn Seviour says
July 8, 2016 at 10:14 pmEnjoying all the hard work ive put in to my garden, by relaxing on a lounger under a tree
Angela Treadway says
July 8, 2016 at 10:05 pmJust the hot summer days where you can have nice long walks x
pete c says
July 8, 2016 at 9:55 pmthe lighter nights, warmer weather and people are more cheerful!
Tania Atfield says
July 8, 2016 at 9:27 pmI love long evening walks with my hubby and dog
Susan Smith says
July 8, 2016 at 9:24 pmLove having the grandkids, having that quality time and doing lots of fun things together
Sarah N says
July 8, 2016 at 9:22 pmI really enjoy the lighter evenings as we get to play outside more with the family, and sit outside, rather than being stuck in the house all the time
iain maciver says
July 8, 2016 at 9:13 pmbeing outdoors in the glorious sunshine chilling out with a nice cold cider or two
Sarah Morris says
July 8, 2016 at 8:57 pmSitting in a pub garden on a summers evening, in the countryside, with a nice chilled drink and a bag of crisps to snack on.
Jo Jones says
July 8, 2016 at 8:57 pmI love long mild days when the BBQ can come out & we can entertain friends & family in our garden
niall O'Grady says
July 8, 2016 at 8:53 pmThe blue sky and the warmer weather
Emma Nixon says
July 8, 2016 at 8:44 pmSpending time in the garden. Once the gardening is done i can relax with a good book and a few covktails. Bliss.
Jo Young says
July 8, 2016 at 8:26 pmI love being able to wear my shorts, going on holiday and seeing my garden bloom!
Rosalind Sargent says
July 8, 2016 at 8:04 pmI love the fact that every one is smiling and Happy in the summer time probably too much cider
Lynne Durkin says
July 8, 2016 at 8:03 pmLove the longer nights and being able to have the windows and patio open during the day. Garden is more sorted out this year too so I can see and enjoy the plants x
Jo says
July 8, 2016 at 8:02 pmBeing able to sit and eat outside in the warm evening sun
Matthew P says
July 8, 2016 at 7:53 pmi like the hot weather and nice hot sunny days
Matt McAndrew says
July 8, 2016 at 7:43 pmUsually the beautiful weather. That doesn’t really apply this year!
Julie T says
July 8, 2016 at 7:43 pmLazing about, tinkering in the garden and enjoying a cool cider in the sunshine.
lisa evans says
July 8, 2016 at 7:43 pmI love wearing shorts and flip flops, the lighter nights are also a bonus!
S Bufton says
July 8, 2016 at 7:43 pmSitting in the garden on a long summer evening
julie kenny says
July 8, 2016 at 7:38 pmI love feeling the sun on the back of my neck and the grass between my toes!
mike williams says
July 8, 2016 at 7:37 pmEverything from the long hours of daylight to the short nights
Phil Darling says
July 8, 2016 at 7:34 pmI love long lazy sundays with the family at the beach – happy days
C Kennedy says
July 8, 2016 at 7:33 pmGetting to walk my dogs in the sunshine and not having to lug a coat around everywhere!
Jim Milligan says
July 8, 2016 at 7:26 pmJust to be able to sit out in the fresh air and enjoy a picnic
laura banks says
July 8, 2016 at 7:05 pmchilling in the garden with the family having a bbq
Gerry Kelly says
July 8, 2016 at 6:54 pmThe bright evenings, summer smells – cut grass and barbecues and being able to sit in the garden with a cold cider!
Suzanne says
July 8, 2016 at 6:52 pmRelaxing in the garden with family and friends and enjoying the long light evenings.
Mary Heald says
July 8, 2016 at 6:44 pmI love the birdsong in the morning and the light evenings
Frances H says
July 8, 2016 at 6:16 pmIf we ever have a summer in this country, I love putting all my sweaters away and finally wearing all those summer purchases that have been in my wardrobe since last year or the year before!
Tracey Peach says
July 8, 2016 at 6:10 pmThe long light days they make me feel so much better 🙂
Camilla @FabFood4All says
July 8, 2016 at 5:54 pmI love the blue skies, the flowers, foraging and relaxing in the garden in summer with a nice glass of cider:-) Your cake looks divine Kate, would really like to dive into the computer right now and grab a slice!
angela b says
July 8, 2016 at 5:45 pmlong light summer evenings lounging in the garden with an ice-cold drink
michelle thompson says
July 8, 2016 at 5:44 pmthe sun family get togethers , music and chilling out
Louise A says
July 8, 2016 at 5:38 pmA few things I like best about summer are – being able to go bare legged, being able to dry my hair naturally outside without the use of a hairdryer, long days, eating alfresco, walking the dogs at the beach without freezing to death lol
Karen R says
July 8, 2016 at 5:26 pmI love not having to wear so many clothes 🙂
abigail aris says
July 8, 2016 at 5:25 pmBest thing about summer is BBQ’s. Cant beat a good BBQ with a cider in hand. I also love all the fresh produce my dad grows, it lasts for ages.
Paul Wilson says
July 8, 2016 at 5:16 pmThings to eat growing in the garden.
Emma Gibson says
July 8, 2016 at 5:14 pmI love being able to do more stuff outside and going on holiday.
Chrissie Curtis says
July 8, 2016 at 5:11 pmI love catching up with family and friends on summer evenings. Enjoying good food!
Summer Evenings are my Favourite!
Hannah Owen says
July 8, 2016 at 4:56 pmFelling the sun on my skin and drying my washing on the line!
Rachel Pitts says
July 8, 2016 at 4:52 pmTaking the dog to the river to swim while I paddle on a sunny day
Paula Gwynne says
July 8, 2016 at 4:49 pmI am looking forward to my camping holiday in the New Forest with my family
Zoe C says
July 8, 2016 at 4:43 pmI love the family days out, taking a picnic and going somewhere to relax for the day
clair downham says
July 8, 2016 at 4:41 pmhaving family bbqs thankyou
Tracy Nixon says
July 8, 2016 at 4:39 pmI love eating alfresco and being able to dry my washing on the line!
Claire @foodiequine says
July 8, 2016 at 4:38 pmLazy, hazy, crazy days drinking Cider in the sunshine!