French Apple Cake: Rustic Elegance
There’s something soothing about taking the time to slice apples paper-thin and layer them into a cake. The result is tender, custardy, and elegant, with ribbons of apple that feel almost like pastry cream once baked. This version is lighter, more refined than the chunkier style—perfect for when you want something delicate but deeply comforting.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 Cup all-purpose flour
- ¾ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 eggs
- ¾ cup sugar
- 1 stick butter unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- 3 tablespoon dark rum or Calvados
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 apples peeled, cored, sliced very thinly (use a mandoline if possible)
Instructions
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan.
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, beat eggs and sugar until pale and thick.
- Mix in melted butter, rum, and vanilla.
- Fold in dry ingredients until just combined.
- Add the thin apple slices, turning gently to coat each piece in batter. The batter will barely cover them—that’s correct.
- Arrange mixture into the pan, pressing lightly to settle apples evenly.
- Bake 45–55 minutes, until golden brown and set in the center.
- Cool 10 minutes before removing the springform ring. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 206kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 48mgSodium: 106mgPotassium: 91mgFiber: 2gSugar: 19gVitamin A: 308IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 27mgIron: 1mg
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