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 large apples (mix of Honeycrisp and Granny Smith), peeled, cored, and cut into 1/2-inch chunks
- 3/4 cup (95g) all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar (plus 1 tablespoon for topping)
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 tablespoons dark rum (or spiced rum / apple cider)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- Salted caramel sauce and chantilly whipped cream (for serving)
Instructions
- Prep Apples: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper. Peel and dice apples into chunks, tossing with lemon juice in a bowl.
- Whisk Batter: Whisk eggs and sugar for 1 to 2 minutes until pale and frothy. Whisk in dark rum, vanilla, melted butter, flour, baking powder, and salt until smooth.
- Fold Apples & Fill Pan: Fold diced apples into the batter until coated. Transfer to pan, smooth top, and sprinkle with 1 tbsp sugar.
- Bake, Cool & Serve: Bake at 350°F for 45 to 50 minutes until golden brown. Cool in pan for 20 minutes, slice into wedges, and serve with caramel and chantilly cream!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 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