Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of this French classic Apple Cake. A moist, tender cake filled with sweet apple slices and a hint of rum, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 3 tablespoons whole milk
- 3 medium apples (peeled, cored, and thinly sliced)
- 1 tablespoon rum (optional)
- powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8-inch round cake pan.
- Prepare dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a separate large bowl, whisk melted butter and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract and rum if using.
- Combine ingredients: Gradually fold in dry ingredients, then add milk until smooth. Gently fold in sliced apples.
- Bake: Pour batter into pan and bake for 40–45 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Finish: Allow the cake to cool slightly, then dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- You can use Calvados instead of rum for a French touch.
- Serve warm with crème fraîche or vanilla ice cream.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
