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Classic French Apple Cake

A delightful dessert featuring fresh apples and buttery cake, perfect for gatherings or special occasions.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: French
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 medium medium apples, peeled and chopped Use your favorite apples, like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp.
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar 100 g
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 65 g
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup melted butter 60 ml
  • 1/4 cup milk 60 ml
  • 1/4 cup rum or non-alcoholic flavoring 60 ml
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a cake pan.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, granulated sugar, melted butter, milk, rum, and vanilla extract until well combined.
  3. In a separate bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, and salt together.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until fully blended.
  5. Carefully fold in the chopped apples until they are evenly distributed in the batter.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and spread it out evenly.
  7. Bake for 40 to 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream. Dust with powdered sugar for elegance. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days. Consider adding spices like cinnamon or nutmeg for extra flavor.