Easy French Apple Cake Recipe - Homemade French Dessert

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a dairy-free option with a similar texture.

granulated sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds natural sweetness with a unique flavor.

eggs

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: egg substitute

Flaxseed meal serves as a vegan alternative, binding the cake.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cake flour

Whole wheat flour increases fiber content while maintaining flavor.

Preheat the oven.

Butter and line a 9 inch (22cm) springform or regular cake pan with baking paper to prevent sticking.

In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt together.

In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.

Stir in vanilla extract and dark rum until combined.

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.

Fold in the apple slices gently until they are coated in the batter.

Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan, spreading evenly.

Bake in the preheated oven until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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