French Apple Cake
French Apple Cake is a moist, buttery cake filled with fresh apple chunks.It has a soft texture and lightly sweet flavor.Simple ingredients create an elegant dessert.Perfect for tea time, brunch, or light dessert.
Ingredients
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter (melted and cooled)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 large apples (peeled, cored, and diced)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a round cake pan.
- In a bowl, whisk sugar and eggs until pale and fluffy.
- Add melted butter and vanilla; mix well.
- Sift in flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir until just combined.
- Fold in diced apples gently.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 40–45 minutes or until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
Notes
- Use firm apples like Fuji or Granny Smith.
- Do not overmix the batter.
- Cake tastes better the next day.
- Serve slightly warm or at room temperature.
- Store covered to retain moisture.