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    Rustic French Apple Cake

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    A delightful rustic French apple cake featuring tender apples and a golden crust, perfect for any occasion.

    Ingredients for Rustic French Apple Cake

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    Granny Smith Apples, peeled, cored, sliced into 1/8 inch pieces

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    Calvados

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    Lemon Juice

    teaspoons

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    All Purpose Flour

    cups

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    Granulated Sugar

    cups

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    Baking Powder

    teaspoons

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    Salt

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    Eggs, 1 whole, 2 yolks

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    Vegetable Oil

    cups

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    Whole Milk

    cups

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    Vanilla Extract

    teaspoons

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    Confectioners’ Sugar, for dusting

    to taste

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    How to Make Rustic French Apple Cake

    1. Prep Apples

    In a microwave-safe dish, combine apple slices with Calvados and lemon juice. Cover and microwave until apples are pliable, about 3 minutes. Let cool for 15 minutes.

    2. Prepare Batter

    In a bowl, whisk together 1 cup flour, 1 cup sugar, baking powder, and salt.

    3. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients

    In a separate bowl, whisk egg, oil, milk, and vanilla until smooth. Gently mix dry ingredients into wet until just combined. Reserve 1 cup batter in a separate bowl.

    4. Assemble Cake

    Whisk egg yolks into main batter. Fold in cooled apples and transfer to the prepared pan, smoothing into an even layer. Mix 2 tbsp flour into reserved batter, pour over the apple layer, and smooth out. Sprinkle with 1 tbsp sugar.

    5. Bake

    Bake cake at 325°F (163°C) until set and golden brown, approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes. Check with a toothpick for doneness.

    6. Cool and Serve

    Let the cake rest for 5 minutes, then release the springform. Cool completely for 2-3 hours. Dust with confectioners' sugar, slice, and serve.

    Variations

    Cherry and Chocolate Cake

    Use fresh or canned cherries and add chocolate chips or cocoa powder for a decadent treat.

    Pear and Ginger Cake

    Use ripe pears and minced crystallized ginger for a spicy twist.

    Lemon Blueberry Cake

    Incorporate lemon zest and juice with fresh blueberries for a citrusy flavor.

    Peach and Almond Cake

    Replace apples with peaches, add almond extract, and top with sliced almonds.

    Play with the Sugar

    Use brown sugar, maple syrup, or honey for caramel-like taste or natural sweetness variations.


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