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Sep 11, 2024 · Her French apple cake recipe, with chunks of tart apples nestled in a tender, buttery rum cake, quickly became one of my all-time favorite fall desserts. Like many French classics—think clafoutis, madeleines, or crepes —it’s wonderfully simple yet incredibly satisfying.
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This French apple cake is incredibly delicious. France is famous for its fabulously fancy pastries and baked goods, so you might get some skeptic looks when you tell them that this is your favorite apple cake – but trust me – this simple, rustic, easy to make cake is absolutely amazing.
When you think of French cakes, you think “fabulous, fancy, and flamboyant”. France turned making pastries and baked goods into an art form, but in addition to the showstoppers you see in the Pâtisserie window, the country is also known for its simple and rustic desserts. This humble, but amazing, French Apple Cake is my favorite.
This cake is so easy to make and, unlike some versions, is surprisingly light. Even though we’re using lots of apples, the texture is not dense and heavy, which is sometimes the case with this type of cake. Here are some tips to get you started:
The secret is: There is no secret. Just measure carefully, take your time mixing in the eggs, and don’t over bake it. When a toothpick or skewer comes out clean, your cake is done, and you can move on to the real challenge with this recipe, which is what to serve with it.
I went with a simple rum-scented whipped cream, but vanilla ice cream, fresh berries, custard, or a salted caramel sauce would all be spectacular.
But, whether you use one of those classic pairings or simply eat a slice as-is, this is a perfect fall dessert, and I really do hope you give it a try soon. Enjoy!
3 large baking apples (such as Honeycrisp)
2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
1 cup all purpose flour
1 stick unsalted butter, at room temperature
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
3 tablespoons white sugar for the top
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan with butter and line the bottom with parchment paper.
Peel (or leave skin on) and core apples; cut into cubes between 1/4 and 3/8-inch in size. A little smaller is okay, but if your cubes are any larger, they won’t get tender enough when baked. Add to a large bowl and toss with apple cider vinegar.
Mix together flour, baking powder, and salt in a small bowl.
In another bowl, beat butter, 1/2 cup white sugar, and brown sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Beat in 1 egg on high speed until it is fully incorporated and the mixture is smooth. Add the second egg and repeat. Mix in rum, vanilla extract, and 1/2 of the flour mixture. When the flour disappears add the rest, and fold in with a spatula.
Fold in apples until evenly mixed into the batter. Transfer batter to the prepared pan, making sure all the batter is pressed in firmly. Smooth top and dust with remaining 3 tablespoons sugar.
Bake in the preheated oven until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean, about 45 minutes.
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Sep 2, 2019 · A tender, buttery, rum-flavored crumb nestled with big chunks of apples makes the Classic French Apple Cake a delicious staple. Right before baking, the cake gets dusted with sugar to create a signature crackly top that makes it even more unique, all while letting the apples shine beautifully.
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Sep 16, 2024 · Classic French apple cake boasts a creamy, custard-like base with a cake-like top layer. This easy cake is packed with apple flavor and impressive enough for company.
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Sep 20, 2024 · This simple cake is studded with chunks of tender apples and is ideal for baking in the fall season. Whether you’re serving it for breakfast or dessert, this buttery, tender apple cake only requires a few pantry ingredients and comes together with very little effort.
Jul 13, 2023 · Challenge yourself with this simple, traditional French cake made with a rum-based batter and is studded with chunks of sweet apple. This fast and fancy dessert is the ultimate crowd-pleaser.
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Oct 2, 2023 · French apple cake combines rich, buttery batter with the sweetness of fresh apples and a crisp topping. Dusted with powdered sugar and served with a dollop of whipped cream, it’s a simple yet elegant treat perfect for any occasion.
