Delightful French Apple Cake
Indulge in the heavenly flavors of this French apple cake, a delightful dessert that combines tender cinnamon-spiced apples with a moist, buttery cake. Perfect for any occasion, this cake’s intoxicating aroma and sweet taste will evoke cherished memories of family gatherings. Enjoy it warm with ice cream or at room temperature with coffee—either way, it’s bound to bring a smile to your face!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Serves 12 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 3 cups diced Granny Smith or Honeycrisp apples
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
- In another bowl, cream softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in vanilla.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just mixed. Fold in diced apples gently.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 40-50 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let cool slightly before dusting with powdered sugar and serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (75g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg