Description
Experience the comforting elegance of a traditional French Apple Cake. This rustic yet refined dessert features a rich, custard-like batter brimming with fresh apples, creating a harmonious balance between a tender crumb and jammy fruit. Finished with a delicate, crunchy almond topping, it is the perfect accompaniment to a quiet afternoon tea or a cozy Sunday brunch. Simple to prepare, this cake celebrates honest ingredients and timeless, wholesome flavors that are sure to delight your family and friends.
Ingredients
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
2/3 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
4 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup milk
3 large apples, peeled and sliced
1/4 cup sliced almonds
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch cake pan.
In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, mixing until just combined.
Fold in the sliced apples gently into the batter.
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
Sprinkle the sliced almonds evenly over the surface.
Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Allow the cake to cool in the pan before slicing and serving.
Notes
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. For a deeper flavor, you can add a pinch of ground cinnamon to the dry ingredients. Ensure all cold ingredients like eggs and milk are at room temperature to achieve the best batter emulsion.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 75mg