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Served Winter Apple Cake
Cinnamon apple cake as a perfect winter dessert

Rustic French-Style Apple Cake

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Vegetarian & Vegan Dishes Cakes and Desserts
This cake follows the French 'Gâteau aux pommes' style: more apple than batter. The batter's role is simply to bind the fruit layers. During baking, the apple juices permeate the dough, turning it custard-like, while the top bakes to a crisp. A truly rustic, homestyle dessert.
🕒 Prep Time 25 mins
🍳 Cook Time 45 mins
⌛ Total Time 1 hr 10 mins
🍽️ Servings 8 servings
🔥 Calories 280 kcal
🌍 Cuisine International

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • 9-inch Cake Pan
  • Vegetable Peeler
  • Sharp knife or Mandoline

Allergen Information

⚠️ Wheat
⚠️ Milk
⚠️ Egg

Instructions

1 ✓

Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease the baking pan.

Tip: Basic prep.
2 ✓

Slice the apples paper-thin and toss with lemon juice.

Tip: The thin slices create the cake's special texture. Lemon juice prevents browning (oxidation).
3 ✓

Cream the butter with the sugar, then beat in the eggs.

Tip: Sugar crystals cut into the butter, aerating the mixture.
4 ✓

Add the dry ingredients and milk. You will get a thick batter similar to pancake batter.

Tip: Do not overmix.
5 ✓

Pour 2/3 of the batter into the pan, pile half the apples on top. Cover with remaining batter and apples.

Tip: Press down slightly to compact it.
6 ✓

Bake for 40-45 minutes. Let cool completely.

Tip: This cake falls apart when warm; it slices beautifully when cold.

Recipe FAQ

What kind of apples should I use?
Tart, firm apples (like Granny Smith or Jonagold) that don't turn into applesauce while baking.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Apples (peeled and cored)
  • 1 2/3 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 stick (4 oz) Butter (softened)
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 1 tsp Ground Cinnamon
  • 1 tsp Baking Powder
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Juice
  • 1/2 cup Milk
  • 2 tbsp Confectioners' Sugar (for dusting)
  • 1 pinch Salt