French Apple Cake Recipe

[Kitty]

A very nice cake for any occasion

Ingredients:​

• Apples: 3 large apples (such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
• All-purpose flour: 1 cup (125g)
• Baking powder: 1 teaspoon
• Salt: 1/4 teaspoon
• Unsalted butter: 1/2 cup (115g), melted and cooled slightly
• Granulated sugar: 3/4 cup (150g)
• Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon
• Eggs: 2 large
• Milk: 1/4 cup (60ml)
• Powdered sugar (optional): For dusting

Instructions:​

1. Preheat the oven and prepare the pan:
   • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch (23cm) round cake pan and line the bottom with parchment paper for easy removal.
2. Prepare the apples:
   • Peel, core, and slice the apples into thin slices. You can cut them into wedges or thin half-moons, as desired.
3. Prepare the batter:
   • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
4. Mix wet ingredients:
   • In a separate large bowl, whisk together the melted butter and granulated sugar until smooth and well combined.
   • Add the vanilla extract and eggs, one at a time, whisking well after each addition.
5. Combine dry and wet ingredients:
   • Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined; do not overmix.
6. Assemble the cake:
   • Pour half of the batter into the prepared cake pan and spread it evenly.
   • Arrange half of the apple slices over the batter in a single layer.
   • Pour the remaining batter over the apples and spread it evenly.
   • Arrange the remaining apple slices on top in a decorative pattern.
7. Bake the cake:
   • Bake in the preheated oven for 40-50 minutes, or until the cake is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Cool and serve:
   • Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then carefully remove it from the pan and transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
   • Once cooled, dust the top with powdered sugar if desired.
9. Serve:
   • Slice and serve the French apple cake either warm or at room temperature. It pairs wonderfully with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Enjoy this delicious French apple cake as a delightful dessert or even as a sweet treat with tea or coffee!

 

[Mui]

This French Apple Cake sounds bomb! Perfect for a sweet treat with tea or coffee—definitely going to give it a try.

 

[KainGo127]

Your French Apple Cake looks absolutely scrumptious! The way those apples are layered is making me drool. I’m definitely adding this to my must-bake list—thanks for sharing such a delicious recipe!

 

[Stark]

A very nice cake for any occasion
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Ingredients:​

• Apples: 3 large apples (such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
• All-purpose flour: 1 cup (125g)
• Baking powder: 1 teaspoon
• Salt: 1/4 teaspoon
• Unsalted butter: 1/2 cup (115g), melted and cooled slightly
• Granulated sugar: 3/4 cup (150g)
• Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon
• Eggs: 2 large
• Milk: 1/4 cup (60ml)
• Powdered sugar (optional): For dusting

Instructions:​

1. Preheat the oven and prepare the pan:
   • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch (23cm) round cake pan and line the bottom with parchment paper for easy removal.
2. Prepare the apples:
   • Peel, core, and slice the apples into thin slices. You can cut them into wedges or thin half-moons, as desired.
3. Prepare the batter:
   • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
4. Mix wet ingredients:
   • In a separate large bowl, whisk together the melted butter and granulated sugar until smooth and well combined.
   • Add the vanilla extract and eggs, one at a time, whisking well after each addition.
5. Combine dry and wet ingredients:
   • Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined; do not overmix.
6. Assemble the cake:
   • Pour half of the batter into the prepared cake pan and spread it evenly.
   • Arrange half of the apple slices over the batter in a single layer.
   • Pour the remaining batter over the apples and spread it evenly.
   • Arrange the remaining apple slices on top in a decorative pattern.
7. Bake the cake:
   • Bake in the preheated oven for 40-50 minutes, or until the cake is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Cool and serve:
   • Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then carefully remove it from the pan and transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
   • Once cooled, dust the top with powdered sugar if desired.
9. Serve:
   • Slice and serve the French apple cake either warm or at room temperature. It pairs wonderfully with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Enjoy this delicious French apple cake as a delightful dessert or even as a sweet treat with tea or coffee!

French apple cake? That sounds absolutely delightful! Perfect for a cozy afternoon treat. Thanks for sharing!