Description
Indulge in the cozy warmth of a French apple cake, where sweet-tart apples mingle with aromatic cinnamon in every bite. This delightful dessert is not just for celebrations; it’s perfect for any day you crave comfort. The cake’s moist crumb and rustic charm make it an irresistible treat, whether served warm with ice cream or enjoyed as a breakfast delight. With simple ingredients and straightforward steps, this recipe welcomes bakers of all levels to create a slice of joy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium Granny Smith or Honeycrisp apples, peeled and sliced
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- Toss the apple slices with cinnamon in a bowl and set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter and sugar until creamy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Gradually fold in flour, baking powder, and salt until just combined.
- Gently fold in the apple slices until evenly coated.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 40-45 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (80g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg