French Apple Cake

[Kenz]

A cake for this week! try?

Ingredients:

• 3 large apples (such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
• 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
• 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup (60ml) whole milk
• Powdered sugar, for dusting (optional)

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch (23cm) round cake pan or springform pan, or line it with parchment paper.
2. Peel, core, and thinly slice the apples. Set aside.
3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt until well combined. Set aside.
4. In a large mixing bowl, beat the melted butter and granulated sugar together until creamy.
5. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
6. Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, and mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
7. Gently fold in about two-thirds of the sliced apples into the batter, reserving the rest for topping.
8. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and spread it out evenly. Arrange the remaining apple slices on top of the batter in a decorative pattern.
9. 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.
10. Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
11. Once cooled, dust the top of the cake with powdered sugar, if desired, before serving.
12. Slice and enjoy your delicious French apple cake with a cup of tea or coffee!

This cake is best served fresh on the day it's made but can also be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for a day or two. Enjoy!

 

[lilbobby]

French apple cake? Ooh la la! Get ready to indulge in a slice of rustic elegance with this classic dessert. With its tender crumb, sweet apples, and hint of cinnamon, it's the perfect balance of comfort and sophistication. Bon appétit!

 

[johnlloyd]

French apple cake? Ooh la la! Get ready to indulge in a slice of rustic elegance with this classic dessert. With its tender crumb, sweet apples, and hint of cinnamon, it's the perfect balance of comfort and sophistication. Bon appétit!

French Apple Cake sounds like the perfect blend of comfort and elegance! Though I'm not the most skilled baker, I'm inspired to whip one up. Any recommendations for making it extra special?