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March 26, 2019

French Country Apple Cake

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Mixed in one bowl this French Country Apple Cake bakes up with a custardy middle filled with apples and a crackly walnut and sugar topping. 

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This French Country Apple Cake might become your new favorite cake. Reminiscent of a classic French Apple Cake it has a crumb that is sweet and custardy with a top that bakes up light and crumbly. The fresh apples pair beautifully with the toasty walnut and sugary topping. And a drizzle of salted caramel sauce provides each slice with its pièce de résistance.

slice of french country apple cake drizzled with caramel sauce

Watch how to make French Country Apple Cake:

Tips for making French Country Apple Cake:

  • Use a firm apple in this cake. Here’s a terrific article that details the 12 best apples for baking.
  • This is the pairing knife I used in the video.
  • I always bake this cake in a standard 9-inch cake pan. You can use a springform pan if you prefer.
  • Use a hand or stand mixer to mix the cake batter.
  • This cake will keep at room temperature (covered) for up to two days.

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French Country Apple Cake

Mixed in one bowl this French Country Apple Cake bakes up with a custardy middle filled with apples and a crackly walnut and sugar topping.

Course Dessert
Cuisine French
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 450 kcal
Author Foodtastic Mom

Ingredients

  • 1 stick (8 tbs) unsalted butter softened
  • 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar divided
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/4 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup full fat sour cream
  • 2 large apples peeled and sliced
  • 1/2 cup walnuts finely chopped
  • salted caramel sauce for serving

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9-inch round cake pan with cooking spray and set aside.

  2. In the bowl of a stand mixer, whip together the butter and 1 cup of the sugar until pale and fluffy, 2 to 3 minutes.

  3. Add the eggs and vanilla and beat until smooth.

  4. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt. Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture alternately with sour cream, beginning and ending with the flour mixture, beating just until combined after each addition.

  5. Fold in the apples. Spread the batter in the prepared cake pan

  6. Sprinkle the walnuts evenly on top of the cake batter.

  7. Sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup of sugar evenly over the walnuts.

  8. Bake until a wooden pick inserted in the center comes out clean, 35-40 minutes.

  9. Let the cake cool in the pan and slice and serve the cake from the pan. This cake is even better if it is still warm when served!

  10. Drizzle each slice of cake with salted caramel sauce to serve.

I’m a creature of habit in the kitchen. When I find a recipe I love I’ll recreate it oven and over again. My French Strawberry Cake literally has thousands of fans. So I figured I might as well tailor that same recipe to every season and occasion.

More Cake Recipes:

  • French Strawberry Cake
  • Peach Pecan Upside Down Cake
  • Kentucky Apple Skillet Cake
  • Sugared Cranberry Cake
  • Red White and Blue Berry Cake
  • Kentucky Butter Cake
  • Chocolate Lava Cakes
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  1. Pam says

    March 26, 2019 at 5:36 pm

    5 stars
    I’m sitting here with a cup of coffee and wishing I had a piece of that cake right now! So delicious looking.

    Reply
    • foodtasticmom says

      March 26, 2019 at 9:20 pm

      It is delicious with coffee – had a slice this morning with my coffee 🙂

      Reply
  2. Tawnie Kroll says

    March 26, 2019 at 6:48 pm

    5 stars
    What a fantastic recipe, I love all things cake and apples!!!

    Reply
    • foodtasticmom says

      March 26, 2019 at 9:19 pm

      Thanks very much Tawnie!

      Reply
  3. Jamie says

    March 26, 2019 at 6:54 pm

    5 stars
    Wow I wanted to lick my screen! Your pictures are amazing and I love the look of this cake. I’ll be trying this for sure!

    Reply
    • foodtasticmom says

      March 26, 2019 at 9:19 pm

      I appreciate this so much. Wish I could send you a slice!

      Reply
  4. Annemarie says

    March 26, 2019 at 8:05 pm

    5 stars
    I need to try this cake! That sugary topping looks amazing.

    Reply
    • foodtasticmom says

      March 26, 2019 at 9:19 pm

      You absolutely do!

      Reply
  5. Sylvie says

    March 26, 2019 at 9:23 pm

    I’m a sucker for a good apple cake and this one hits the mark! The walnuts are the little extra touch that make this recipe special too!

    Reply
    • foodtasticmom says

      March 30, 2019 at 11:29 am

      Great comment. Thank you!

      Reply
  6. Sylvie says

    March 26, 2019 at 9:23 pm

    5 stars
    Woops, forgot to rate this yummy recipe – here we go!

    Reply
    • foodtasticmom says

      March 30, 2019 at 11:29 am

      Thank you so much!

      Reply
  7. Hadia says

    April 8, 2019 at 6:33 pm

    5 stars
    TI love apple based desserts and this looks out of the world good, thank you for sharing!

    Reply
    • foodtasticmom says

      April 8, 2019 at 10:42 pm

      You’re very welcome!

      Reply
  8. Stephanie says

    April 9, 2019 at 10:12 am

    5 stars
    This cake looks amazing. Don’t know why I never think of apples for cakes since that’s my favorite fruit. And that caramel drizzle just takes this over the top.

    Reply
    • foodtasticmom says

      April 9, 2019 at 10:42 am

      I hope you try it. Thanks Stephanie!

      Reply
  9. Jennifer says

    April 9, 2019 at 10:18 am

    5 stars
    Apple pie is my favorite. I bet this tastes amazing and full of flavor.

    Reply
    • foodtasticmom says

      April 9, 2019 at 10:42 am

      It really does!

      Reply
  10. Tara says

    April 9, 2019 at 10:30 am

    5 stars
    The texture of this cake is just divine!

    Reply
    • foodtasticmom says

      April 9, 2019 at 10:42 am

      It really is. Something magical happens in the oven with the fresh apples and the cake batter!

      Reply
  11. Kristen says

    April 9, 2019 at 10:38 am

    5 stars
    Is it weird that I like this cake best for breakfast? I mean the apples make it healthy right? And it’s perfect with coffee.

    Reply
    • foodtasticmom says

      April 9, 2019 at 10:41 am

      Not weird at all. After I made it I ate it the next morning for breakfast and loved it!

      Reply
  12. Heidy L. McCallum says

    April 9, 2019 at 10:50 am

    5 stars
    I am always looking for awesome recipes that include apples, as I am so bad about eating them raw, yet they are so good for you. This recipe looks perfect for me to get a few more in. I can not tell you enough how excited I am to try this recipe as soon as possible.

    Reply
    • foodtasticmom says

      April 9, 2019 at 12:08 pm

      I love hearing this. I much prefer cooked apples over raw too!

      Reply
  13. susan | the wimpy vegetarian says

    April 9, 2019 at 11:31 pm

    5 stars
    This looks and sounds absolutely amazing! Pinning right now to make!!!!

    Reply
    • foodtasticmom says

      April 10, 2019 at 11:44 am

      Happy to hear it. Thank you for the Pin!

      Reply
  14. Olga says

    April 16, 2019 at 9:03 am

    I made this with frozen cherries and topped with powdered sugar. Thanks a lot for the receipe

    Reply
    • foodtasticmom says

      April 16, 2019 at 10:57 am

      Cherries is a new version I haven’t heard anyone else try yet. Love it. Thank you for taking the time to share!

      Reply
  15. Lisa Hutson says

    April 21, 2019 at 6:19 pm

    5 stars
    Made this and it is wonderful. Something magical happens to the inside if this cake giving it a custard filling. Is this supposed to be this way?

    Reply
    • foodtasticmom says

      April 21, 2019 at 6:58 pm

      Yes, that is exactly what is supposed to happen. So glad you enjoyed the cake!!

      Reply
  16. Lisa says

    January 22, 2020 at 7:02 pm

    5 stars
    Amazing!! Easy to make and sooo tasty!!

    Reply
    • foodtasticmom says

      January 22, 2020 at 8:06 pm

      Thank you for the positive comment and review.

      Reply
  17. Jess K says

    September 19, 2020 at 9:49 am

    5 stars
    Made this, and it is a-mazing! The perfect welcome to the month of September!
    I used a medley of foraged apples (mostly tart), which gave it a bright complexity.
    I actually think it got even better as the days went on!
    I didn’t change a thing in the recipe – thank you so much!

    Reply

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