French Apple Cake
A classic French Apple Cake that combines the comforts of home with delightful flavors, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (125 g) all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup (150 g) granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (115 g) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
- 2 large eggs
- 2 Tbsp whole milk
- 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 3 medium apples (about 1 lb / 450 g, peeled, cored, sliced into thin wedges)
- Optional: powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare an 8-inch round cake pan with butter and parchment paper.
- Mix dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
- Cream melted butter and granulated sugar until smooth.
- Add eggs (one at a time) and whole milk, mixing well.
- Incorporate vanilla extract.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients until just mixed.
- Fold in apple slices gently.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes, rotating halfway.
- Cool the cake in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
For gluten-free, use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend. Various fruits like pears or berries can be substituted.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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