French Apple Cake Recipe – French Special
French Apple Cake is a delightful dessert featuring tender, spiced apples baked into a moist and flavorful cake. It’s a classic French treat that combines the sweetness of apples with a soft, buttery crumb. Perfect for any occasion, it’s simple to make and offers a taste of rustic French baking.
- Prep Time15 min
- Cook Time50 min
- Total Time1 hr 5 min
French Apple Cake Ingredients::
- Apples: 3 large, preferably tart apples like Granny Smith
- All-Purpose Flour: 1 cup (125 grams)
- Baking Powder: 1 teaspoon
- Salt: 1/4 teaspoon
- Unsalted Butter: 1/2 cup (115 grams), melted and cooled
- Granulated Sugar: 3/4 cup (150 grams)
- Vanilla Extract: 1 teaspoon
- Eggs: 2 large
- Lemon Zest: from 1 lemon (optional, for flavor)
- Powdered Sugar: for dusting (optional, for serving)
Optional:
- Rum: 1 tablespoon (for soaking apples, optional)
- Cinnamon: 1/2 teaspoon (for extra flavor, optional)
How to make French Apple Cake:
Mix Ingredients: Combine dry ingredients with wet ingredients, then fold in apples.
Bake: Pour batter into a prepared pan and bake until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
Preheat Oven: Set to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
Prepare Apples: Peel, core, and chop apples into small chunks.
Mix Dry Ingredients: Whisk 1 1/2 cups flour, 1 tsp baking powder, and 1/2 tsp salt.
Cream Butter and Sugar: Beat 1/2 cup butter with 1 cup sugar until fluffy.
Add Eggs: Mix in 2 eggs, one at a time.
Combine Wet and Dry: Alternate adding dry ingredients and 1/2 cup milk, mixing until just combined.
Fold in Apples: Gently mix apple chunks into the batter.
Bake: Spread batter in the pan and bake for 45-50 minutes. Check with a toothpick.
Cool and Serve: Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Dust with powdered sugar if desired.
Recipe Notes:
Apples: Use tart varieties like Granny Smith for best results.
Texture: The cake should be moist but not overly dense.
Serving: Serve warm or at room temperature, optionally with a dusting of powdered sugar or a dollop of whipped cream.
