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French Apple

Irresistibly Light French Apple Cake to Delight Your Tastebuds

Delight in this French Apple Cake that combines airy texture and sweet apples for the perfect dessert.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Cake Batter
  • 3 medium Apples e.g., Golden Delicious for best results
  • 3 large Eggs beaten until fluffy
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar
  • 1/2 cup Butter or plant-based for vegan option
  • 1 cup Whole Milk or non-dairy milk for vegan
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour or gluten-free blend
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
For the Topping
  • 1/4 cup Sliced Almonds or walnuts/pecans as alternatives

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Baking Pan
  • Mandoline slicer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf or square baking pan, lining the bottom with parchment paper.
  2. Peel, core, and slice the apples very thinly, aiming for 1/8-inch thickness.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, whisk the eggs, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy for about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Gently stir in melted butter, whole milk, and vanilla extract into the egg mixture until smooth.
  5. Sift in all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt, whisking until fully combined and smooth.
  6. Fold the thinly sliced apples into the batter gently, ensuring they are well-coated.
  7. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking pan, pressing down to remove air pockets, and sprinkle sliced almonds on top.
  8. Bake for 45-50 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  9. Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack, then dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 4gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Serve warm or at room temperature for best flavor, and enjoy with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream if desired.

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