French Apple Cake

French Apple Cake PT60M https://img2.recipesrun.com/201907/2019/1108/ae/7/613222/300x200x90.jpg With chunks of sweet apples nestled in a tender and buttery rum cake, this French apple cake is the essence of simplicity. 6 servings Ingredients: Confectioners' sugar (optional), for decorating cake 2 baking apples, peeled, cored and cut into 1/2-inch cubes (I like Honeycrisp, Fuji or Granny Smith) (3-1/2 - 4 cups chopped) 3 tbsp. dark rum 1 tsp. vanilla extract 2 large eggs 2/3 cup granulated sugar, plus more for sprinkling over cake 1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, at room temperature 1/4 tsp. salt 1 tsp. powder 1 cup all-purpose flour, spooned into measuring cup and leveled-off

01 Information

Grade easy
Serving 6 servings
Calorie 279 Kcal
Prep Time 20 Mins
Cook Time 40 Mins
Total Time 60 Mins

02 Ingredients

- Confectioners' sugar (optional), for decorating cake
- 2 baking apples, peeled, cored and cut into 1/2-inch cubes (I like Honeycrisp, Fuji or Granny Smith) (3-1/2 - 4 cups chopped)
- 3 tbsp. dark rum
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar, plus more for sprinkling over cake
- 1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. powder
- 1 cup all-purpose flour, spooned into measuring cup and leveled-off

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03 Method

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 9-inch springform or regular cake pan with butter or nonstick cooking spray. If using a regular cake pan, line the bottom of the pan with parchment paper and grease again.
Step 2

In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt.
Step 3

Using a handheld mixer with beaters or a stand mixer with the paddle attachment, cream the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well and scraping down the sides of the bowl after each addition. Beat in the vanilla and rum. Don't worry if the batter looks grainy at this point; that's okay. Add the flour mixture and mix on low speed until just combined. Using a rubber spatula, fold in the chopped apples.
Step 4

Scrape the batter into the prepared pan and even the top. Sprinkle evenly with 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar. Bake for about 40 minutes, or until the cake is golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool on a rack. Run a blunt knife around the edges of the cake. If using a springform pan, remove the sides. If using a regular cake pan, carefully invert the cake onto the rack, remove the parchment paper, then gently flip the cake over and place right-side-up on a platter. Using a fine sieve, dust with Confectioners' sugar (if using). Cake can be served warm or room temperature, plain or with lightly sweetened whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
Step 5

Freezer Friendly Instructions: The cake can be frozen for up to 3 months. After it is completely cooled, cover it tightly with aluminum foil or freezer wrap. Thaw overnight on the countertop before serving.

04 Author

Ellie

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