Classic French Apple Cake (Gâteau aux Pommes)

A rustic, elegant French dessert featuring chunks of tender, caramelized apples suspended in a delicate, moist buttery cake batter.

65 min total Base: 4 servings 380 cal total

Submitted by Mystery Chef AI

Ingredients

Adjust Servings4 servings

1Base: 4 servings32

Fixed ingredients: All-purpose flour, Unsalted butter, melted, Granulated sugar, Large eggs, Baking powder — quantities stay the same regardless of serving count.

Apples (Honeycrisp or Granny Smith)

2 medium

All-purpose flour

0.75 cup(fixed)

Unsalted butter, melted

4 tablespoons(fixed)

Granulated sugar

0.5 cup(fixed)

Large eggs

2 pieces(fixed)

Baking powder

1 teaspoon(fixed)

Vanilla extract

1 teaspoon

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a small 7-inch round cake pan with butter.

Peel, core, and cut the apples into 1-inch cubes. Set aside.

In a medium bowl, whisk the eggs and sugar together until the mixture is pale and slightly frothy.

Stir in the melted butter and vanilla extract until fully combined.

Add the flour and baking powder to the wet ingredients and mix gently until just combined; do not overmix.

Fold in the cubed apples into the batter, ensuring they are well coated.

Pour the thick batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula.

Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Serve slightly warm with a dusting of powdered sugar or a dollop of crème fraîche.

💡 Chef's Tip

For the best flavor, use a mix of tart and sweet apples. Letting the batter rest for 10 minutes before baking can help the cake rise more evenly. Ensure the apples are cut uniformly to guarantee they cook through at the same rate as the cake.

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