Saturday February 28, 2026
3 minutes to read
Volker Marecek
Executive Chef
Ingredients
- 2 cups plain flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp nutmeg
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup olive oil
- ½ cup sugar
- 2 cups grated Nelson apples
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
- 2 Tbsp honey (for glaze)
Methods
- Preheat the oven to 180°C, and grease a cake tin.
- Mix dry ingredients.
- Whisk eggs, sugar, and oil until smooth. Fold into the dry mix.
- Stir in apples and walnuts.
- Pour into a tin, bake 40–45 minutes until cooked.
- Brush warm cake with honey glaze.
Volker is a distinguished Executive Chef hailing from Germany, and has been at the forefront of culinary excellence since 2009. With a rich tapestry of international experience spanning Germany, Ireland, the United Kingdom, Australia, and Estonia, Volker has been instrumental in elevating culinary standards and crafting exceptional menus for prestigious hotels worldwide…
If you would like to learn more about Volker, see Expert: Volker Marecek.
