Description
This rustic French Apple Cake features tender chunks of fresh apple in a soft, custard-like cake with a buttery, golden crust. It’s an easy, elegant dessert made with simple ingredients—perfect for fall or any time of year.
Ingredients
- 3–4 medium apples (Honeycrisp, Fuji, or Granny Smith), peeled, cored, and diced
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
- 1/4 cup whole milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp dark rum (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8- or 9-inch round cake pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
- Peel, core, and dice the apples into bite-sized chunks. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate large bowl, whisk the eggs and sugar until pale and slightly thickened.
- Add the melted butter, milk, vanilla extract, and rum (if using) to the egg mixture and whisk to combine.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Gently fold in the diced apples, making sure they’re evenly distributed.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 40–45 minutes, or until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10–15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Dust with powdered sugar before serving, if desired.
Notes
- Use a mix of apple varieties for deeper flavor.
- Letting the cake rest overnight improves the flavor and texture.
- Dark rum is traditional but optional—substitute with apple juice or omit.
- Serve with whipped cream, vanilla ice cream, or crème fraîche for an extra touch.
- Freeze individual slices for easy future treats.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
