French Apple Cake
A delicious and moist cake that combines tender apples with a buttery base, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4-5 medium apples, peeled and sliced Use in-season apples for maximum flavor.
- 1 cup all-purpose flour Substitute with gluten-free flour if needed.
- ½ cup sugar Can substitute with honey or maple syrup.
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted Substitute with coconut oil for dairy-free.
- 2 large eggs Replace with flaxseed meal mixture for egg-free.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- to taste powdered sugar for dusting Optional for serving.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch tart pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the melted butter, sugar, and eggs.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Gently fold in the sliced apples.
- Transfer the mixture into the prepared tart pan.
- Bake for 40-50 minutes, until the cake is golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool for a few minutes before removing from the pan.
- Dust with powdered sugar if desired, slice, and serve.
Notes
Avoid overmixing the batter and ensure to grease the pan well to prevent sticking.