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Easy French Apple Cake

This delicious French apple cake recipe is one of the most classic apple desserts, made with simple ingredients, dark rum, and chunks of apples!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
52 mins
Servings: 12 slices
Calories: 212 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French , American

Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • 10 tablespoons salted butter room temperature
  • ½ cup granulated white sugar
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • ¼ cup dark rum
  • 1 ½ teaspoon vanilla
  • 2 baking apples peeled, cored and diced
  • Powdered sugar for topping

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 350° F and line the bottom of a 9” springform pan with parchment paper and spray with non-stick cooking spray.
  2. In a medium bowl, add the flour, baking powder and salt and set aside.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, add the butter, white and brown sugar and beat with an electric mixer on medium speed for about 2 minutes until creamy, scraping down the sides as you go (you can also use the the bowl of a stand mixer with the paddle attachment)
  4. Add in both eggs and blend until combined.
  5. Add the rum and vanilla extract and beat until combined.
  6. Gradually add in the flour mixture and blend until just barely combined.
  7. Then add in the diced apples and gently fold them in with a spatula. Be careful not to over mix the batter or the cake will be more dense.
  8. Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
  9. Bake for 40 minutes until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  10. Remove from the oven and place on a wire cooling rack to cool for about 10 minutes Then place on a platter or cake plate to unmold.
  11. Sprinkle with powdered sugar just before serving if desired

Notes

  • Store at room temperature for 2 days or in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
  • Freeze: Wrap the cake in plastic wrap and then a layer of aluminum foil and place in a larger freezer bag or freezer safe container.
  • Choose a nice baking apple for this recipe so they hold their shape. Baking apples that are all great options: Macintosh, Corland, Honeycrisp, Granny Smith, Jonagold, Pink Lady and Braeburn.
  • Use all granulated white sugar if you'd like.
  • Use a spiced rum instead of dark rum.
  • Sprinkle the entire cake with granulated sugar before placing it into the oven to bake to create a slight crust on top.
  • I like to set the eggs our for about 30 minutes before making to get to room temperature.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1slice Calories 212kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 25g (8%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 3g Trans Fat 0.4g Cholesterol 56mg (19%) Sodium 234mg (10%) Potassium 99mg (3%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 16g (32%) Vitamin A 353IU (7%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 29mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12slices

Amount Per Serving

Calories 212

% Daily Value*

Serving 1slice
Calories 212kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 25g 8%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 10g 15%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 15%
Trans Fat 0.4g 20%
Cholesterol 56mg 19%
Sodium 234mg 10%
Potassium 99mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 16g 32%
Vitamin A 353IU 7%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 29mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.