This traditional French cake is the definition of simplicity. A slice of French Apple Cake with a golden crust, filled with tender chunks of apple and the flavors of bourbon and vanilla. It is elegant and perfect for any occasion!
French Apple Cake is a delightful dessert that combines the simplicity of cake with the natural sweetness of apples. This recipe features a moist and tender crumb, filled with layers of fresh apple slices that create a beautiful texture and flavor. The cake is lightly sweetened and often dusted with powdered sugar for a perfect finish.
Why You Will Love This Cake Recipe?
Perfect Texture: This is a tender, light and very moist cake with a wonderfully creamy texture due to the small chunks of apples in the cake batter.
Amazing Flavor: This rustic cake is made from scratch with fresh apples for maximum flavor!
Versatile: The finished cake is not overly sweet, so it can be served for breakfast, brunch, as a snack and of course as dessert (I like topping mine with a scoop of ice cream).
Easy: This is a simple recipe that doesn’t require any baking experience or special equipment.
This French apple cake is the easiest cake you will ever make. It bakes up in one springform pan and doesn’t require special equipment like a mixer or difficult techniques. Simply mix everything together and pour it into the pan. It’s so easy that anyone can make it!
Do I need to peel the apples?
I recommend peeling the apples as the skin can be chewy after baking, leading to an undesirable texture in the cake.
How to store leftovers?
You can keep the apple cake covered at room temperature for up to 2 days or inside the fridge in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Bring the cake to room temperature before serving for the best flavor.
Can I freeze this cake?
This French apple cake with rum is freezer-friendly! You can freeze this cake whole or in slices. To freeze, allow the cake to cool to room temperature before wrapping it tightly with plastic wrap and then a layer of tin foil or transfer it to a freezer-safe container. Store the cake for up to 3 months in the freezer. When ready to eat, thaw and bring to room temperature before serving.
Easy to prepare, this French Apple Cake is ideal for both casual get-togethers and elegant dinners. This versatile cake is great for brunch or tea with a light dusting of powdered sugar, or for dessert with whipped cream or ice cream. Enjoy a taste of France with this authentic and delicious apple cake recipe!
French Apple Cake
Course: DessertCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy8
servings15
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minutesThis traditional French cake is the definition of simplicity. A slice of French Apple Cake with a golden crust, filled with tender chunks of apple and the flavors of bourbon and vanilla. It is elegant and perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
2-3 large Granny Smith apples, peeled and chopped into chunks
½ cup unsalted butter
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
¾ cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons bourbon or rum, brandy or your favorite alcohol
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9″ round springform pan with cooking spray.
- Melt the butter in a small bowl and set aside to cool.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt.
- In a large bowl, whisk the eggs and sugar until frothy, about 1 minute, then whisk in the bourbon and vanilla.
- Whisk in half of the flour just until incorporated.
- Whisk in half of the butter until just combined.
- Whisk in the remaining half of the flour, then the remaining half of the butter.
- Fold in the apples until well coated with the batter.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Bake on the middle rack of the oven for 40 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool 10 minutes on a wire rack, then remove from pan, using a knife to loosen the cake from the sides of the pan if necessary.
- Dust lightly with powdered sugar before serving or add vanilla ice cream or freshly whipped cream if desired.
