This is my goto apple cake recipe and I have been baking it for different people and the response has always been amazing. My host mother, Valerie, was a pharmacist by day and bon vivant by night. Can I use cake flour instead of AP flour? Easy and delicious! Same day – so-so. For baking cakes, I find measuring ingredients by weight yield better results. Also baked it in a square 10 x 10 inch tin. It’s such a light textured moist cake that’s not too sweet. I added 2 Tablespoons hung curd. Easy to make, freezes well. literally had all of our guests ask for the recipe!!! Your website is such a gem, have made 4 recipes in 2 days and have all been amazing. I’ve served it to others and everyone who has had it LOVES it. Thank you, kasandra. Easy for even the most novice baker. I guess because it’s too cold inside the kitchen, I had trouble creaming the sugar and butter. It has a subtle flavor which is not overpowering of sugar. I think this could work as mini cupcakes. So easy to make, and hard to keep around because it’s good as dessert, perhaps with vanilla ice cream, and as breakfast with coffee and pretty much any time. I’ve made extra cakes for the freezer and they freeze well…still deeelish! Will make it for Rosh HaShanah for the two of us. I have tried the apple cake substituting milk for the rum and used all purpose gluten free flour. “Elegant” “Luscious” “10/10” and “just perfect” according to my family. No brandy mixture was wasted, she poured out any remnant over the top of the cake before popping it in the oven. Hope you enjoy! Glad you like it! Anne Marie. Thank you very much for this wonderful recipe , Jenn ! Hi Dorene, I’d use only 1/4 teaspoon of almond extract; it’s very strong. If you’re looking to use something non-dairy, a number of readers have commented that they’ve used coconut oil and have had success. It was a delicious rendition! And I do think a good gluten-free flour blend would work. I’ve made it several times because it’s a simple, quick, and perfect recipe. Made two French Apple Cakes this morning. So that is the only change I would make serve it after spending the night in the refrigerator…..absolutely fantastic! Hi Esther, the one oil that should work here is coconut oil. Thanks. Having options is encouraging me to attempt this recipe. I loved this cake recipe. I’ve made it THREE TIMES in TWO WEEKS and every single time it came out perfect! My husband who is not a big dessert person actually requests this cake. Let the cake cool for 15 minutes and remove it carefully from the pan. I really loved the recipe and look forward to trying more! So easy and so delicious! In the future i will double the recipe and bake in a 9×13 pan. I used honey crisp apples and they turned out softened, but still with good texture. I have a feeling I’ll be making this again…and again…and again…. Thanks much! It’s the first one I always check when looking for a recipe and have recommended it many times! can I make it with spiced rum as that is all I have? Could I use apple juice with rum extract. He loved it! Are they supposed to be tender or be a bit crisp? So what makes it a French Apple Cake? Five stars for an easy recipe, five stars for using only a few staple ingredients, five stars for taste. I was worried about the rum flavor but it does make the cake special, will definitely make this again. Absolutely fantastic recipe. I am glad they have metric and US measurements. I’m definitely making this all fall. Cake was so easy to make…we all love how it came out:). I’ve made this cake twice now and it’s so delicious…especially warm! Hi Dawn, I probably wouldn’t use blueberries as they can be very tart when baked, which mean you’d need to add sugar to the recipe, which would throw things off a bit. I was afraid I had too much apple and not enough batter but it baked up just fine. If I don’t have rum, what can I use in its place? Loved most of your cake/bread/muffin receipes. So easy and tasty! And I cut the oil from 1 cup … In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt. One of those versatile cakes that could easily be served at a brunch or as a dessert with a dollop of whipped cream, not overly sweet and such a lovely texture – the apples keep their form, I used 3 Honeycrisp which gave me around 31/2 cups chopped. It had a lighter taste. I am going to try the same basic recipe with cherries and kirsch soon. It’s not overly … Hi Debbie, It should work; just make sure to grease and flour the pan well so that it comes out nicely. I might try a bit less sugar next time. I made it exactly as instructed and everyone loved it. Would this recipe work in a Bundt pan? Thank you very much; I will make this time and time again. Just made it for the first time and my French husband tried it and said “c’est une tuerie” ! 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and 1/4 teaspoon fine salt together in a medium bowl. Thank you so much. This cake was delicious! The only “hard” part is peeling the apples! As others have said, “It does improve with a day age.” QUESTION: I want to make this cake for some Christmas presents about a month away from the holiday. We recently ran out of rum and I substituted Chambord. … Right? Hope you enjoy. Taking this to party on Saturday and don’t want to under/over bake it. This is exactly the kind of cake I like because I’m not big on frosting. I didn’t have dark rum, so I used some Appleton’s Spiced Rum and it was heavenly. I didn’t have enough ingredients, so I halved everything. We loved so much I even bought a 8″ springform this week to try. I would definitely recommend this recipe to my friends! I used Cognac in place of rum. Will make this cake again. That being said, I decided to make the French Apple cake for my bookclub. Loved this recipe!! I have changed quantities, used the same quantity, it’s just amazing, it cannot be better. Looking forward to having another slice with coffee tomorrow morning! The second I used the recommended amount of apples but scattered thinly sliced almonds and sugar in the top. We just took this out of the oven and couldn’t wait to try it. Utterly DELICIOUS. It is for exactly this reason that weight measurements are a better way to bake. Hi Robin, The rum adds really nice flavor but you can replace it with apple juice or apple cider if you prefer. I will definitely use this as one of my desserts for Thanksgiving…so glad I read all the reviews…maybe where I live they sell small apples…can’t imagine 2 apples yielding 3.5 to 4 cups…I’ll be sure to buy enough apples! Enjoy warm or cool, served with crème fraiche. It came out beautifully but not high as seen in the picture most likely because did it with Stevia blend (I can not use sugar and did it for me). I have not made this yet but I am wondering if I can add caramel over the top of it. Hi Joyce, I’d go with the dark spiced. Hope you enjoy! Baking was her specialty and I can still picture her standing over the sink, coring and peeling apples for her French apple cake. It measures just shy of 1-1/2″ tall. What is French Apple Cake? Hi Georgia, you can easily replace the rum with apple juice or apple cider. To eat after frozen, thaw briefly, covered, in the microwave. I usually do for a layer cake, but not sure about this one. I am trying this one! I chose to make this Apple Cake and it did not last long in our house. Very good recipe. We all loved this recipe!! Add the rum, makes a difference! We had just gone apple picking and I wanted a quick recipe that would use some of our yummy apples. Or snap a photo and share it on Instagram; be sure to tag me @onceuponachef. Set the oven temp to 250 degrees and let it heat up for 10 to 15 minutes. All of your recipes have changed my life – now it appears to my husband that I can cook. Yes Anna, I think you could make those substitutions or you could try this recipe https://www.onceuponachef.com/2011/11/cranberry-nut-bread.html for Cranberry Bread. I love that idea, Paula – a rum raisin cake! I made a simple caramel sauce to top it however you could use this cake as a base with many various toppings! It’s a beautiful cake, so simple and so so delicious. The only thing I swap is brown sugar for white. I have a masters degree in food. Your instructions were very easy to follow and the step by step photos, helped me to ensure I was doing it right. ❤️❤️. I believe I followed your instructions, however, my version of the cake didn’t rise too much. Hope you enjoy! Delivering pieces to apartment neighbors so I don’t eat it all myself. This very day, I was busy preparing other things that I forgot to check on it. I have made this cake precisely as written several dozen times over the last few years and it is so very delicious. It always works just to grease the pan for my other cakes, but didn’t for this one. You provide us with phenomenal recipes that make us shine and make everyone happy, we try to return the love to you by coming back for more! I had the best apple cake in Germany, that was moist and just just plain good! This is my 12 year old daughters favorite cake. I was iffy about the apple to batter ratio going in the oven, but once the oven did its magic everything was perfect. Set aside. It turned out to be way too much (4 cups) and decided to put them all in the cake anyway. The cake is very elegant visually and lives up to its eye candy tease with a grown up taste and perfect texture. This was a delightful and a delicious dessert! The fact is, a cup of flour weighs less than a cup of sugar, and that’s why in Jenn’s recipe, 2/3 of a cup of sugar, even though it’s smaller in volume, is heavier than a whole cup of flour. I didn’t want to waste it, so I googled apple cakes and came upon this recipe. If you’d prefer an alternative to that, apple juice or apple cider will work as well. Would there be a difference to using salted butter and not add salt instead? Yes, I think that would work, but would recommend doubling the recipe as the pan is significantly larger. I am so happy to have this recipe, which I followed precisely. To view them, scroll down to the recipe and immediately under the recipe title on the right side, you’ll see a little toggle. can I use gluten free flour in this recipe? I made it with the sr flour and it tastes lovely,I did put more vanilla paste in and I sprinkled the apples with cinnamon and it tastes amazing I’ll be making more with the normal flour and I’ll add some coconut that’s my fav ingredient so thank you. I really enjoyed this recipe. This is one of my go-to recipes when we have a lot of apples. It even works in Denver. Could you try this with other fresh fruit? Just an idea if you’ve never tried. . Yummy with vanilla ice cream. Topped the mixture with a layer of thinly sliced apples with a sprinkle of golden caster sugar and some slivers of unsalted butter. How to make this Classic French Apple Cake The recipe begins by selecting your apple variety for this cake: choose apples well-suited for baking such as Fiji, Honeycrisp, Mutsu, Jonagold or Braeburn. One of the best I’ve ever made. If you try it, please let me know how it turns out. It’s so funny delicious! Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of sugar evenly on top of the batter. It turned out great though sweet for my taste. Thank you Jenn. All the adults and children loved it. Hi Patricia, both recipes actually have conversion to metric measurements. I am afraid to make the apple pie. Very very bland. Thank you . Hi Jenn, Would rum extract work? Hi Tina, You can use apple juice or apple cider in place of the rum. Growing up in Canada, they were mostly associated with cinnamon to make delicious muffins, cakes, pies, crumbles and all sorts of other baked goods that I adored. I am a French Homecook, Photographer & Creator of Pardon your French. I followed the recipe exactly as written and the results were a triumph. Accept, A tender, buttery, rum-flavored crumb nestled with big chunks of apples makes the Classic French Apple Cake a delicious staple. I’ve never used dried egg or egg white powder in baking, so I really can’t say – I’m sorry I can’t be more helpful! This was my first recipe. This was a hit! Also, I think Plugra butter is perfect! Absolutely perfect! Hello. It’s light, buttery and delicious. Family ate at one breakfast. So glad you’ve enjoyed this, Ksenia! Welcome to my site devoted to bringing French flavors to your own kitchen. The instructions are easy to follow and I really appreciate the visual steps provided…thanks so much! My latest variation has been stewed plums instead of rum, added extra flour based on amount of stewed fruit. Marion. Hopefully my next cake using a modified version of this recipe will turn out great. Also, Can I simple double the recipe in the same size pan – will this change the cooking time any more/less than just doubling it? It has proven to be so popular in my house that I have made it three times in the last four weeks. Thank you for what you do , You can replace the rum with apple juice or apple cider. Today, I substituted Bosc pears for the apples and Amaretto for the rum. This recioe looks amazing. It saved me a lot of work. 1) I had some apples that needed to be used that weren’t baking apples. I’ve made this so many times. By the way, I will be first in line to buy your new cookbook. Can I make this cake without the rum? This cake has made me famous and popular amongst family and friends. This was so easy, quick and best of all, DELICIOUS! This was AMAZING! Could I use canned pears? I will make this again. I used granny smith and added some sultanas. Hi Fran, I’d probably go with the 9-inch square pan. I used a Bundt pan and next time I will double the recipe because it kind of fell apart and stuck to the pan even though I greased and floured it. I made it in the 9″ springform pan and my only suggestion would be that if you’re going to remove it entirely from the pan, that a piece of parchment be cut and put in the bottom. So will definitely make it again, this time with the increased cup amount. I left the peels on the apples because I was lazy, and it still turned out wonderfully. Thanks! In baking, I personally like to use unsalted butter, so I can control exactly how much salt I add into the batter after. I probably could have pulled it 5 minutes earlier but we like a lot of crusty bits. It goes down way too easy and you will be making a few of them a week. OMG it is so easy to make and taste so good that my husband and I are both very impressed! Furthermore, different online calculators provide different results depending on their own nutrition fact sources and algorithms. Now have made it twice in a week – and I don’t even like cake so much. I doubled the recipe and made two. We had to go to a party at our friends and I was asked to bring the dessert so I thought I would try this cake. Everyone loves it. Thank you for sharing this recipe. Now I’m wondering if I can substitute the flour with gluten-free flour? Thank you so very much. Both would work really well. It really doesn’t make much difference, Hannah, so it’s perfectly fine to use whatever you have on hand — I’ve also made it with spiced rum. Sure, Maryellen, you can substitute 1 teaspoon rum extract plus 2-1/2 tablespoons apple juice. Everybody loves it. Would this recipe work with spiced rum, or would the flavor be too overpowering? Did add a pinch of nutmeg and cinnamon. We all loved that it wasn’t too sweet, and it was delicious topped with real whipped cream. Rate the recipe: 5 stars means you loved it, 1 star means you really disliked it. I did use a bundt cake pan as I don’t have a springform pan and it worked great! I just want to say thank you so much for all your recipes you share!! The only change I made to it is I substituted 3/4 tsp of cinnamon powder for the rum and added 2 tablespoons of milk to the batter as I felt it was a little dry. Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for rejuvenating my memories! I featured my version, which is not as pretty as yours, in my March 12 post at my blog, Canadian Needle Nana. We make this dessert twice a week now! Oh my, this cake is crazy amazing! I saw the recommendation for reheating from frozen, but I’m wondering how best to keep it tonight (to fridge or not to fridge), and warm it tomorrow evening also. Easy to prepare and a hit with my family, made me look like a professional baker! If so, the amount of apples shouldn’t have been a problem. It was so easy to make and wonderfully delicious! I also have a strawberry cake that you may want to take a peek at. When I used to find recipes on other sites it used to print 3 pages of adds that could not be removed.. I added some flaked almonds on top for a bit of more difference in texture and sliced the apples so I could layer them on top. Will definitely make again! Didn’t have rum, so omitted and used half brown sugar and half white sugar. But the 2nd time trying it made me realize this is a keeper! If you want to double the recipe, you’ll get the best results with two 9-inch springforms or regular cake pans. It seemed like the apples soaked up most of it. This cake is beautiful and delicious. Hi Myra, I’d use rum if possible, but you can substitute 1 teaspoon rum extract plus 2-1/2 tablespoons apple juice. Everybody loved it and also got the request to make it again at Christmas. Could I substitute rhubarb for apples in this recipe? If not, I will just sprinkle the cake with Confectioners’ sugar. Omg this cake was amazing and moist. My husband claims it’s his new favorite.Thanks!!! I made this cake several times last fall. I did increase the vanilla and I did add on top of the powdered sugar, a fair amount of cinnamon. In place of the rum extract, I pureed some overripe mango pieces I had on hand, and used 3 Tbls. Hi Gillian, Sorry you found this to be dry! Is there a nonalcoholic alternative I could use instead of the rum? It sounds like it was a bit underbaked, so if you make this again, I’d leave it in the oven for a few extra minutes. Husband who is very picky with desserts, made sounds that should only be heard in the bedroom. My apple cake didn’t rise to the 1 1/2 as a suggested outcome. Made it for my brother’s bday! All Reviews for French Apple Cake (or the 3/4 Recipe) - of Reviews. Thank you! Delicious!! Delicious cake and easy to make. I used sifted whole wheat flour since I was out of white flour…was a bit concerned but it was still delicious! Usually any apple dessert I make is pretty heavily spiced, so this was recipe was a little out of my comfort zone, however, I’m so glad I made it. Any chance salted butter would suffice? My wife loved it too! I’ll be making this again, for sure. Divine. Added some ground almonds to the flower mixture. of almond extract instead. I made this cake using self raising flour and prunes soaked in vodka because I had no rum. That’s all I have, and I refuse to go to a store when the entire purpose of me making this recipe is to use up apples. This is a great recipe. Can I substitute the rum for rum extract? Never fails. I guess it is because I used too many apples. Out of this world combination. I made this recipe exactly as written except for adding a pinch of cloves. Definitely going in the regular dessert rotation. If you try it with either coconut oil or margarine, I’d love to hear how it turns out! I see that apples are always peeled and I think leaving some of the peel on adds flavor and texture to sauce and pies. Followed the recipe and had spectacular results! Hi all! Did I do something wrong? Everyone loves it. Hi Robert, I think this cake will also work nicely with peaches or pears. Hi Tam, I’ve never made a gluten-free version of this, but a number of readers have commented that they have and have been happy with the results. Half of the carbs are sugar. This cake requires 2 large apples (or 3 small) and you can opt for just one variety or a mix to create a contrast of texture and flavor. Sure, you can get away with white grape juice. I cannot have any alcohol in my diet, even as extracts. I used 3 medium gala apples since I had them in the fridge, and only 2TBS of dark rum and it was great! Hi Lorraine, you can just replace the rum with apple juice or apple cider. We had guests for dinner a few nights ago and I served this cake for dessert with whipped cream. Just keep in mind that it will definitely take longer to bake. By using our site, you agree to our use of cookies. Followed metric measurements and came out perfectly in 9in cake pan. Four people total and the entire cake was gone by the end of the evening. If you have not tried this cake, please do it. Despite using the apples I had on hand, cider instead of rum, and doubling the recipe (always tricky for a careless baker) this cake was amazing. Question: Looking in my bar, I do not see any dark rum, but do have the following: Kahlua, Baileys Irish Cream, Peppermint Schnapps, Butterscotch Schnapps, lastly Rhubarb Cordial. Hope that helps and that you enjoy! Cake can be served warm or room temperature, plain or with lightly sweetened whipped cream or vanilla ice cream. I would say it’s fine to reduce the sugar by a few tablespoons but I wouldn’t alter the recipe too much or it won’t turn out right. Can I omit the dark rum if I want to make it kids friendly? I recently made a brown butter cream cheese frosting for a carrot cake and it was divine. Crucial to use DARK rum—it just isn’t the same with light rum. xx. What can you use instead of Rum for an alcohol free version? And Happy early birthday . I am going to make it again tomorrow, but I am going to use the dark rum, because I like the rum flavor. This is the most delicious apple cake ever this recipe is just perfect. I have made this simple and delicious recipe on several occasions and I love it. The first one I doubled the amount of apples and increased the baking time… perfection! Inspite of all this the cake turned out delicious! What a great recipe! So simple and so delectable. Such a nice comment – this is why I share my recipes on this blog: for people to discover French cooking, and for nostalgic French expats (like me and you) to recreate all the French classics in their new home. Made this for company and it went over very well. No ice cream, whipped cream or creme fraiche. Utterly superb. My only quibble with the recipe is that the cake is baked in 25 (max 28 minutes) minutes in my oven. It is so simple, light, and simply delicious! I’m sure everyone at home will love them as much as the previous time. I’m a vegetarian so i don’t eat eggs. Your recipes never disappoint. We loved it. Have made this a handful of times already with good results and requests for extra servings by all! I used spiced rum and it turned out great, thanks for the recipe! I just made this cake. Thank you Jenn for your wonderful recipes! It’s become a dessert go-to for my family, and that’s a high honor. Made this as cupcakes and omitted rum and added milk and they turned out to be amazing! It tastes awesome, and you can just throw it together. Nice French simple dessert. I would love to figure out how to make this as a scone. I have made it several times, both in the 9″ springform pan, and in two smaller ones to give to friends. Amazing! After making some stuffed tarts I had a lot left over. The cake is so good. Must bring back wonderful culinary memories for him living there! Hope you enjoy! Do you have a recommendation for a substitute? Mine stuck to the bottom of the pan, but I think I didn’t flip it soon enough. I don’t have any dark rum and can’t find any available in small bottles…I do have light rum and amaretto….which do you think you work best in this recipe? So glad it turned out well, Elissa! Thank you! Do you think I could replace the butter with a vegan butter substitute like Earth balance, coconut oil or vegan shortening? I used 1-1/2 green apple and 12 dried prunes soaked in hot green tea. I made it today, Friday, and serving it on Sunday. Put a cup of flour in the bowl and see what it weighs. I. I eliminated the rum, but the cake was amazing anyway. Most baked items this nice would take a lot more effort. I don’t have and don’t want to purchase just for this cake. Thank you. one that I would make again and again. Loved the flavouring. My apologies but I don’t have much knowledge in vegan baking and can’t give any recommendations for making this cake without eggs. Cut your butter in half (gluten free flours don’t absorb grease) and I added 1/2 cup of sour cream to add moisture. Easy to follow recipe. I have made this at least a half dozen times i the past few months. However, I have run out of rum and I want to make another one to bring to my mom- it’s THAT good. Quick and easy to make, too. Honestly this cake never lasts longer than a day in our house it is snapped up as soon as it’s out of the oven. Hi Sarah, I think creme anglaise would definitely work. I’m not an apple fan but done this way is fabulous. I topped it with fresh whipped cream with a splash of vanilla and a teaspoon of powdered sugar. One question: It tasted almost a little too juicy, do you think that means I should have left it in the oven a little longer? I absolutely love this recipe! Next time we will just measure out 3 cups. Another home run (rum– LOL), Jenn! A little flaky (in a good way) on the outside and really soft on the inside. The cake was still delicious, with crispy shell and soft fruity interior. Hope you enjoy the cake! Thanks, Diana, Hi Diana, You can substitute 1 teaspoon rum extract plus 2-1/2 tablespoons apple juice for the rum. With chunks of sweet apples nestled in a tender and buttery rum cake, this French apple cake is the essence of simplicity. Yum yum! Just a note: when I was preparing the cake, I checked it after 30 minutes of baking (as someone else had suggested) and it was done – the full 40 would have dried it out. I made this cake twice in one day! This cake is amazing!!! Thanks! Big chunks of apple were held together with a sweet, eggy cake dough and topped with whipped cream or a big scoop of vanilla ice cream before serving. Bringing it, yet again, to a picnic on the Biltmore Estate…perfect. This is a new favorite in our house and family is raving about it. With my two helpers we had this baby in the oven in about 20 minutes or so. Will definitely keep this recipe on dessert rotation. 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