French Apple Cake

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    45 mins

  • Servings

    8

  • Calories

    318 kcal

  • Course

    Dessert

  • Cuisine

    French

French Apple Cake

French apple cake is an easy elegant dessert made with simple ingredients. Every slice of this moist cake is filled with chunks of apple, making it a delicious dessert for any occasion!

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Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cup all purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 3 large eggs
  • 2/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tsp dark rum optional
  • 3 Granny Smith apples peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
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Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 9-inch pan, preferably a springform pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl mix the flour, baking powder and salt using a spoon. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, beat the eggs until foamy. Add in the sugar, cool melted butter vanilla extract and rum. Beat for 2 minutes so all is well combined.
  4. Add the flour and baking powder mix to the egg and butter mixture. Beat on medium low for a minute until combined. Make sure not to overmix.
  5. Fold in the apples into the batter using a spatula.
  6. Transfer the apple cake batter into the lined baking pan. Bake in the oven for 35 minutes until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean.
  7. Let the cake cool completely, dust with powdered sugar and serve.

Notes

  • Use baking apples such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for this recipe. 
  • This recipe uses regular granulated sugar, please don't use any other sweetener. 
  • For a gluten-free version, use 1:1 gluten-free flour. 
  • Store the leftovers in an airtight container. You can keep the cake at room temperature for 2 days or in the fridge for 4 days. 

Nutrition Information

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Calories 318kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 44g (15%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 4g Trans Fat 0.5g Cholesterol 100mg (33%) Sodium 103mg (4%) Potassium 179mg (5%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 24g (48%) Vitamin A 493IU (10%) Vitamin C 3mg (3%) Calcium 43mg (4%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 318 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 318kcal 16%
Carbohydrates 44g 15%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 14g 22%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 4g 20%
Trans Fat 0.5g 25%
Cholesterol 100mg 33%
Sodium 103mg 4%
Potassium 179mg 4%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 24g 48%
Vitamin A 493IU 10%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 43mg 4%
Iron 2mg 11%

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

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