Gâteau aux pommes à tomber par terre
A delightful French apple cake combining tender diced apples with a soft, buttery cake, perfect for both dessert and breakfast.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 8 slices
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 3 apples, peeled and diced
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 cup caramel sauce (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a round cake pan.
- Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Incorporate the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla.
- Combine the flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon in a separate bowl.
- Add the dry mixture to the creamed butter and sugar, stirring until just combined.
- Fold in the diced apples until evenly distributed.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool the cake in the pan for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
For added flavor, consider lemon juice with the apples. Let the cake cool completely before drizzling caramel sauce.