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French Apple Cake

French Apple Cake

French Apple Cake is a delightful dessert featuring tender chunks of apple enveloped in a moist, flavorful cake. It’s perfect for a cozy treat and pairs beautifully with a cup of tea or coffee.

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 3 medium apples, peeled, cored, and cut into small chunks (e.g., Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for tossing the apples)
  • Powdered sugar, for dusting (optional)

Instructions:

  1. Prepare the Apples:
    1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan or line it with parchment paper.
    2. In a medium bowl, toss the apple chunks with 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon. Set aside.
  2. Make the Cake Batter:
    1. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
    2. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract.
    3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
    4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients, mixing just until combined.
  3. Fold in the Apples:
    1. Gently fold the cinnamon-coated apple chunks into the batter until evenly distributed.
  4. Bake the Cake:
    1. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and spread it evenly.
    2. Bake for 40-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
    3. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
  5. Serve:
    1. Once the cake is completely cool, dust with powdered sugar if desired.
    2. Slice and serve as a delightful dessert or a sweet treat with coffee or tea.

Variations:

  1. Add Nuts: Stir in 1/2 cup of chopped walnuts or pecans for extra texture.
  2. Use Different Spices: Try nutmeg or allspice for a different flavor profile.
  3. Add a Glaze: Drizzle with a simple glaze made from powdered sugar and milk for extra sweetness.

This French Apple Cake is a wonderfully comforting and flavorful dessert that highlights the natural sweetness of apples with a moist, tender crumb. Enjoy!

 

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