French Apple Cake Recipe

Name: French Apple Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter; 1 3/4 cups sugar; 1/3 cup water; 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 2 large Granny Smith apples (about 1 1/4 pounds), peeled, cored, thinly sliced; 1 cup all purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 3 large egg yolks; 2 large eggs; 2 tablespoons Calvados, applejack or other brandy; 2 teaspoons vanilla; 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted

Servings: persons

1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
1 3/4 cups sugar
1/3 cup water
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 large Granny Smith apples (about 1 1/4 pounds), peeled, cored, thinly sliced
1 cup all purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 large egg yolks
2 large eggs
2 tablespoons Calvados, applejack or other brandy
2 teaspoons vanilla
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted

1
Preheat oven to 350F.
2
Butter 9-inch-diameter cake pan with 2-inch-high sides.
3
Coat pan with sugar; tap out excess.
4
Melt 1/4 cup butter in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat.
5
Stir in 3/4 cup sugar, water and cinnamon and bring to boil.
6
Add apples and cook until apples are just tender, turning frequently, about 15 minutes.
7
Remove apples, using slotted spoon, and arrange decoratively in bottom of pan.
8
Continue boiling liquid in skillet until thick and syrupy, about 4 minutes.
9
Pour over apples.
10
Sift flour, baking powder and salt into small bowl.
11
Whisk remaining 1 cup sugar, egg yolks, eggs, Calvados and vanilla in large bowl to blend.
12
Gently stir in dry ingredients.
13
Fold in 1/2 cup melted butter.
14
Pour batter over apples in pan.
15
Bake until toothpick inserted into center of cake comes out clean, about 45 minutes.
16
Cool cake in pan 5 minutes.
17
Run small sharp knife around side of pan to loosen cake.
18
Turn cake out onto platter.
19
Serve warm or at room temperature.

972

kcal

Calories

Fat

122

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, 1 3/4 cups sugar, 1/3 cup water, 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and more.

Yes, French Apple Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

French Apple Cake

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