Description
This French Apple Cake is a moist and delightful dessert, perfect for showcasing fresh apples with a tender crumb.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup 125 g all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup 150 g granulated sugar
- ½ cup 115 g unsalted butter melted and slightly cooled
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoon whole milk
- 1 ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon 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) and grease an 8-inch round cake pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter and sugar until well combined.
- Add the eggs, milk, and vanilla extract, whisking until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir until just combined.
- Fold in the apple slices gently until they are evenly coated in the batter.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving if desired.
Notes
For a richer flavor, consider adding a pinch of cinnamon to the batter. Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra treat!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 285 kcal
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 39 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
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