French Apple Cake
French apple cake is a nostalgic dessert that fills your kitchen with the warm aromas of baked apples and spices. Moist, tender, and buttery, this delightful cake is perfect for gatherings or cozy evenings at home. With its simple preparation and rich flavors, it’s a showstopper that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: Serves about 8 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 medium Granny Smith apples (peeled, cored, and sliced)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (sifted)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8-inch round cake pan.
- Toss the sliced apples with cinnamon in a bowl and set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Gradually mix in sifted flour, baking powder, and salt until just combined.
- Gently fold in the apple slices until evenly distributed.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg