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French Apple Cake with Rum

Savor our moist French Apple Cake with a touch of rum. Irresistible for any celebration or a simple treat!

Prep Time
20 mins
Additional Time
40 mins
Total Time
1 hr 38 mins
Servings: 8 slices
Calories: 244 kcal
Course: Dessert , Breakfast
Cuisine: French

Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour: no need to buy anything special
  • 1/8 teaspoon of salt just a little pinch of salt.
  • 1 teaspoon of baking powder
  • 2/3 cup of sugar + a little more to sprinkle on top of the cake
  • 100 g of unsalted butter at room temperature
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2-3 fresh apples: Honey Crisp, Granny Smith or Pink Lady recommended
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon optional but enhances the apple flavor
  • 1 Tablespoon of vanilla extract.
  • 3 tablespoons of dark rum or bourbon as an alternative
  • 1 Tablespoon of confectioners' sugar for sprinkling on top of the cake for decoration purposes

Instructions

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  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Grease and flour a 9-inch springform pan lined with parchment paper
  3. In a small bowl, combine all dry ingredients (flour, salt, and baking powder), then set it aside.
  4. Using a stand mixer, beat the butter and sugar together until creamy and fluffy with the paddle attachment.
  5. Add the eggs one at a time, beating after each addition. Scrape the sides of your bowl if needed
  6. Then add the vanilla, cinnamon (if using), and rum, and beat to incorporate.
  7. Turn off the mixer and add the flour mixture. Mix to combine with a spatula just until it's all incorporated.
  8. Gently fold in your chopped apples.
  9. Sprinkle the top of the batter with a bit more sugar
  10. Pour your cake batter into your prepared cake pan
  11. Bake for 40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  12. Allow the cake to cool on a cooling rack before removing it from the pan, sprinkling it with confectioners' sugar, and placing it on a serving plate for decoration.

Nutrition Information

Calories 244kcal (12%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8slices

Amount Per Serving

Calories 244

% Daily Value*

Calories 244kcal 12%

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