Description
This delightful French Apple Cake features tender chunks of Granny Smith apples enveloped in a buttery batter, making it a perfect dessert for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb. Granny Smith apples
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons bourbon
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the chopped apples, bourbon, and vanilla extract until evenly distributed.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
This cake is best enjoyed warm or at room temperature. Serve with whipped cream or ice cream for an extra treat.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 295 kcal
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 39 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
Keywords: French Apple Cake, dessert, cake recipe, apple dessert, baked apples