French Apple Cake
Indulge in the cozy comfort of a French apple cake, a delightful dessert that blends tender apples with warm spices. This cake features a moist crumb and captures the essence of home baking, making it perfect for gatherings or a quiet evening treat. Its enchanting aroma of cinnamon and vanilla will transport you to a charming café in Paris. Easy to prepare, this cake is sure to impress your family and friends!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Approximately 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 medium fresh apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), diced
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In one bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar, and cinnamon.
- In another bowl, cream softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 3-5 minutes).
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract.
- Gradually fold in dry ingredients until just combined; gently fold in diced apples.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 40-45 minutes or until golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 295
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: For added texture, consider using almond flour or incorporating walnuts. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days.