Description
This delightful French Apple Cake combines the tartness of Granny Smith apples with a rich, buttery batter, creating a perfect dessert for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb. Granny Smith apples about 2 large
- peeled and chopped into 1″ chunks
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons bourbon substitute with dark rum or brandy
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, cream the unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the bourbon (or rum/brandy) and vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture until combined.
- Fold in the chopped apples until evenly distributed.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Serve warm or at room temperature. This cake pairs wonderfully with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 295 kcal
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 39 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
Keywords: French Apple Cake, dessert, apple cake, baking, American cuisine