Easy French Apple Cake
Ready in less than an hour, this cake is light, flavorful, and ideal for an afternoon treat or dessert.
Ingredients
- 2 large apples peeled and cubed
- 2 eggs room temperature
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
- 1/2 cup applesauce
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon optional
- Pinch of salt
- Flaked almonds and raw sugar for topping optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a 9-inch springform pan and grease the sides.
- Whisk eggs and brown sugar until foamy. Add melted butter and applesauce, and mix until combined.
- Stir in flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt until just combined.
- Fold in the apples and pour the batter into the prepared pan.
- Optionally, top with flaked almonds and raw sugar.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a skewer comes out clean. Cool before serving.