French Apple Cake
This French Apple Cake is a delightful dessert that's moist, buttery, and filled with tender apple chunks. Its simple yet elegant flavor comes from a hint of vanilla and rum, making it the perfect treat for an intimate dinner or a cozy afternoon. It's easy to prepare and feels indulgent without being overly heavy.
Equipment
- Bowl
- Cake Pan
Ingredients
- ½ cup all-purpose flour about 60g
- ¼ tsp Baking Powder
- salt Just a pinch
- 1 no. Egg large
- ¼ cup Sugar granulated
- 2 tbsp Unsalted Butter melted and cooled (30 ml)
- 2 tbsp Whole Milk
- ¼ tsp Vanilla extract (pure)
- ½ tbsp Dark Rum (optional, but recommended)
- 1 Apple Medium sized (e.g., Granny Smith or Golden Delicious), peeled, cored, and diced
- Powdered Sugar (for dusting, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 6-inch round cake pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Prepare Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk the egg and sugar until the mixture is pale and creamy. Add the melted butter, milk, vanilla, and rum (if using), and whisk until smooth.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring just until combined. Avoid overmixing.