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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:
- 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.
- Prepare the apples:
- Peel, core, and slice the apples into thin slices. You can cut them into wedges or thin half-moons, as desired.
- Prepare the batter:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.