This classic French Apple Cake is a simple yet elegant dessert made with fresh apples and a tender, buttery batter. The cake has a custardy texture with chunks of sweet, juicy apples throughout. Perfect for a cozy afternoon treat or a dinner party dessert, it’s easy to make and pairs beautifully with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
Ingredients:
- 4 medium apples (Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or a mix)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup sugar
- 1 stick (½ cup) unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp rum (optional, for added flavor)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- Powdered sugar (for dusting, optional)
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8-inch round cake pan.
- Peel, core, and cut the apples into bite-sized chunks.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together the melted butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and rum (if using).
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing just until combined.
- Gently fold in the apple chunks, ensuring they are evenly distributed in the batter.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 40-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the top is golden brown.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving, if desired. Serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream. Enjoy!