In autumn and winter, apples are in season and what better way to make the most of them than by baking a delicious apple cake? There are many versions but this apple cake with Calvados PDO might be one of our favourites. Calvados, a traditional French apple brandy from Normandy, has a rich, complex flavour that perfectly complements the apples in the cake. The final touch of crème fraîche, though optional, adds a sharp and fresh finish to this classic French apple cake recipe. Bon appétit!
Preparation time
15 min
Ingredients For
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225 g
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1 tsp
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1 tsp
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225 g
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x 2
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400 g (peeled and cored and sliced into thick chunks)
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30 g
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Preparation
1
Preheat the oven to 160C/fan 140C/gas 3. Lightly grease a deep 20cm loose-bottomed cake tin.
2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, sugar, salt and whisk until combined.
3
Then add the eggs, melted French butter and Calvados PDO and mix until smooth.
4
Spread half this mixture in the prepared tin.
5
Pile up the chopped apples in the centre of the cake tin.
6
Spoon the remaining mixture over the apples, making sure that the mixture covers the centre. Sprinkle with the flaked almonds.
7
Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour and 15 minutes or until golden. Check it’s done by inserting a cocktail stick into the centre of the cake, if it comes out clean it’s ready.
8
Slice up and serve with a generous dollop of French crème fraîche on the side.
© Rosie Kellett
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Rosie Kellett
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