French-Style Apple Rhubarb Cake
Crafted from a dense vanilla batter, this rustic French dessert cake embodies the essence of simplicity! Dotted with chunks of rhubarb throughout, and adorned with apple slices and sliced almonds atop its surface, it delivers a delightful flavor profile. While rhubarb lends a hint of tartness, it harmonizes beautifully with the light and delectable cake. In French, this style of cake is known as 'Gateau Vite Fait,' signifying its quick and easy preparation.
Ingredients
- 1 ¼ cups white sugar
- 1 stick butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 eggs
- 1 ⅔ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ cups diced rhubarb
- 1 apple, thinly sliced
- ⅓ cup sliced almonds, or to taste
- 1 pinch white sugar, or to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a 9-inch round pan.
- Beat 1 1/4 cups sugar and butter together using an electric mixer until well blended, light, and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, followed by vanilla extract, mixing well after each addition.
- Turn mixer to low speed and slowly add in flour, baking powder, and salt, mixing just until combined. Fold in rhubarb.
- Pour batter into the prepared baking pan. Smooth the top and place apple slices in a circular pattern on batter. Sprinkle almonds and additional sugar on top.
- Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 35 to 45 minutes. Let cool and serve warm or cold.
Nutrition
Calories: 384kcalCarbohydrates: 56gProtein: 6gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 268mgPotassium: 166mgFiber: 2gSugar: 34gVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 117mgIron: 2mg
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