Indulge in the irresistible flavors of our French Apple Dream Cake, a luscious dessert that elevates humble apples into a culinary masterpiece! This cake boasts a harmonious blend of sweet and tangy apples, a rich crumble topping, and a French-inspired sponge cake filling. It's a true delight for apple enthusiasts! 🍏🍰 (Full recipe follows)
What Makes It Special:
- Apple Versatility: Whether you have sweet, tart, or slightly overripe apples, this cake puts them to delicious use – minimizing food waste!
- French Flair: Drawing inspiration from French traditions, this cake captures the essence of French baking without the use of rum.
- Buttery Crumble: The buttery, crispy crumble topping provides a delightful contrast to the soft, moist cake.
- Warm Spice: A touch of cinnamon in the cake batter infuses warmth and depth into every bite.
- Perfect Pairing: Enjoy it warm with a scoop of ice cream for an extra layer of decadence.
- Long-Lasting Delight: This cake stays fresh in the refrigerator for up to three days.
Ingredients:
For the Crumbly Tart Topping:
- 50g of butter
- 120g of flour
- 25g of powdered sugar
For the French-Style Sponge Cake Filling:
- 4 large eggs
- 220g of butter
- 220g of flour
- 190g of sugar (reduce to 120g if using very sweet apples)
- 1 teaspoon of baking powder
- 1/3 teaspoon of baking soda
- A pinch of salt
- 1 tablespoon of cinnamon
- 3 tablespoons of sour cream or Greek yogurt (or your preferred thick dairy product)
Cooking Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 185°C (fan oven) and prepare a 30-35 cm'ish springform or tartform by lining it with parchment paper.
- Create the tart crumble topping by grating the butter into the flour and powdered sugar. Blend until it forms a firm dough, then refrigerate it for 20-25 minutes.
- In a separate bowl, mix flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- In another bowl, whip the butter and sugar on high speed for 3-4 minutes. Gradually add the eggs one by one, integrating the vanilla extract.
- Sift the dry ingredients into the batter and whisk for an additional minute at medium-low speed. Incorporate the sour cream and continue to whisk.
- Layer the cake by first spreading a thin batter at the bottom, followed by apple slices. Top with more batter, and finally, crumble or grate the tart crust on the surface.
- Bake for 35 minutes in the preheated oven.
- Dust the top with powdered sugar and serve with a scoop of ice cream for a truly delightful experience! 🍨
Enjoy this heavenly French Apple Dream Cake, a slice of apple heaven that remains delectable for days! 🍏🍰