Rustic Apple Cake
A rustic apple cake is a simple, flavorful dessert that showcases the natural sweetness of apples. Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a snack, this cake features a moist base and a beautifully arranged apple topping. It pairs wonderfully with coffee or a dollop of vanilla ice cream.
Ingredients
Base Cake:
- 1 cup cake flour (or all-purpose flour)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ cup milk
- 7 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 2 large apples, peeled and cored (diced)
Optional Topping:
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 1–2 apples, thinly sliced
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Set oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch springform pan.
- Prepare Batter: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, sugar, eggs, vanilla, and cinnamon. Gradually stir in the milk until combined. Add the butter in small pieces and mix well. Fold in diced apples.
- Assemble Cake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Arrange thinly sliced apples decoratively on top of the batter. Optional: Sprinkle a mixture of cinnamon and sugar over the apples.
- Bake: Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool & Serve: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then remove and let cool completely. Serve at room temperature or slightly warm.