Certainly! Here’s a simple recipe for a classic French apple cake:
Ingredients:
- 3 large apples (any variety you prefer)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup milk
- Powdered sugar, for dusting (optional)
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan or springform pan.
- Prepare the apples: Peel, core, and thinly slice the apples.
- Prepare the dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Cream butter and sugar: In a separate large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs and vanilla: Beat in the eggs, one at a time, until well combined. Then, mix in the vanilla extract.
- Incorporate dry ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk, and mix until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Layer the batter and apples: Spread half of the batter into the prepared cake pan. Arrange half of the sliced apples over the batter. Repeat with the remaining batter and apples.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until the cake is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and serve: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely. Once cooled, you can dust the top with powdered sugar if desired. Serve slices of the cake either warm or at room temperature.
Enjoy your delicious French apple cake!
