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French Apple Cake

Angelina Papanikolaou
This easy to make delicious French Apple Cake has a rich, buttery batter studded with the sweetness of fresh apples and a crisp topping.
5 from 15 votes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Dessert
Cuisine French
Servings 8 servings
Calories 572 kcal

Ingredients 

  • 6 tbsp butter room temperature
  • 2/3 cup sugar
  • 2 eggs room temperature
  • 2 tsp vanilla
  • 1 2/3 cups flour
  • 4 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/3 cup milk room temperature
  • 17.5 oz apples peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces (about 4-5 medium apples)

Topping

  • 10 tbsp butter
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 oz sliced almonds
  • powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions 

  • Preheat your oven to 400°F. Grease a 9-inch springform pan and line the bottom and sides with parchment paper.
  • Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium size bowl. Set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar together using an electric mixer or stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment until combined.
  • Beat in the eggs and vanilla extract.
  • Add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, beating until just combined. Add the milk, and beat until well combined.
  • Gently fold in the cubed apples into the batter.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan, smoothing the top with a spatula. Bake for 20 minutes.
  • While the cake is baking, prepare the topping. In a small saucepan, melt butter and sugar. Remove from heat and allow it to cool for 5 minutes. Whisk the eggs, and vanilla extract.
  • After 20 minutes, pour the topping evenly over the cake. Return to the oven and bake for an additional 20 minutes.
  • Sprinkle sliced almonds and bake for 3-5 minutes, or until almonds just begin to turn golden
  • Allow the cake to cool in the pan on a wire rack. Once cooled, run a sharp knife around the edges and remove the cake from the pan. Dust with powdered sugar. Slice the cake and serve with whipped cream. Cake can also be refrigerated and served cold. To serve cake cold, let cool completely then chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight.

Notes

Storage: To maintain its moistness and texture, wrap the cake in plastic wrap or store it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Unfortunately, due to the moist nature of the apples and the delicate cake structure, this recipe doesn't stand up well to freezing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 572kcalCarbohydrates: 73gProtein: 8gFat: 29gSaturated Fat: 16gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 143mgSodium: 574mgPotassium: 202mgFiber: 3gSugar: 49gVitamin A: 869IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 176mgIron: 2mg
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