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French Apple Cake

Easy apple cake recipe with vanilla , brown Sugar, butter, cinnamon,

French Apple Cake
Prep: 30 min   •   Cook: 45 min   •   Total: 75 minYield: 6 - 8 servings
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I love apples and honestly never get tired of them since there are so many varieties to choose from, especially in the fall. So if you’re like me and love a classic or simply looking to impress guests, then bake this French Apple Cake for a delicious weekend treat. The recipe is simple, and you can make it with ingredients easily on hand. The cake comes together quickly: soft, not too sweet, with a divine taste of apple. Just make sure you don’t over-bake it. Cinnamon adds a nice warmth at the end of each bite and really completes the cake.

Christina Cherrier
by Christina Cherrier
Christina Cherrier

Christina Cherrier is a recipe developer and editor for Eatwell101 since 2011. She specializes in savory recipes, quick dinner options, and holiday menus. She is a professionally trained cook and worked as a consultant in the hospitality industry.

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Updated Jan 16, 2026
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Ingredients list for the French apple cake

For a 7″ square pan:

  • 2 1/2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/3 cup (70g) sugar
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla powder
  • 1/3 cup (90ml) of milk
  • 1/4 cup (50ml) heavy cream
  • 3 tbsp of sunflower oil
  • 1 pinch of salt
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon powder
  • 4 small apples (pink lady, honey crisp, granny smith or golden delicious)

For the crisp:

  • 1/4 cup (50g) sugar
  • 1 1/2 tbsp (1 packet) of vanilla sugar
  • 1 1/2 oz (40g) butter

Directions

1. Preheat your oven to 360°F (180°F).
2. Peel the apples and cut them into pieces.
3. In a bowl, beat the eggs with sugar. Add the flour and combine with baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon.
4. Add oil, and finally add cream and milk.
5. Pour half the dough into a mold lined with parchment paper and cover with half the apples.
6. Pour the remaining batter and spread the remaining apples on top. Press lightly on the apples with your hands.
7. Bake for 30 minutes.

Prepare the crumble:
1. Melt the butter and add the sugar and vanilla sugar. Spread the cake with the frosting after 30 minutes of baking and bake for 15 minutes more.
2. Check doneness of the cake with the tip of a knife; it should come out dry.
3. Allow to cool before unmolding.

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