Easy French Apple Cake Recipe

This simple but delicious French Apple Cake is perfect for when apple season hits. It’s moist, buttery, and filled with chunks of fresh apples. You can enjoy a slice of this traditional French apple cake with rum for special occasions or as a weeknight treat. You will fall in love once the first bite melts in your mouth.

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[jujubee]

I love that you convert all your measurements into metric numbers. It’s very considerate of you 😊

[cd]

My grandma made this. She had it as a very frugal recipe without eggs, rum and the option to use shortening instead of butter. It’s still delicious. The changes were necessary growing up in a very large farm family in rural Canada during the Great Depression.

[deborahojapinwa]

I love that when you say a recipe is quick and easy it actually is. Thanks for sharing John ❤❤❤

[joannabronowicka]

60 minutes comes out perfect. Tried two times. 35 to 40 minutes is impossible. THE BEST VERSION EVER!!!

[JoanRobertsPawling]

My son found this video and just shared it with me. The rain is keeping us from apple picking, so we’ll need to wait till next weekend. Always love your videos. You’re so personable and you explain everything so well.

[merlys.cabesada]

When I started my cakeshop business I always used all the recipes and my customers loved my product because of the unique, delicious taste..Thank you so much John for sharing... your are a blessing to everyone especially those who followed your videos.

[Holmer]

My great grandma made this kind of cake every holiday that we got together with everyone. I have not thought of this recipe for years. Thanks for sharing it. I will definitely be making this.

[DillyDahlia]

At 2:14 you said 1 cup of powdered sugar instead of flour. Just FYI! Looks incredible!

[spreest]

As soon as you mentioned that this cake has dark rum, I also had to think of how much my mom loves that flavor in baked goods and sweets. I'll be sure to make one of these for us one of these days, thank you so much for this recipe!

[annalysullivan]

Made it, LOVE IT! So easy, so good. I only used granny Smith and am surprised how good the combo with the rum is. In my tiny European oven, it only took 30 min. Love this recipe, will use it often

[ronaldsb]

I just tasted my first bite with this recipe … 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾 !!! Thank you Preppy Kitchen!!

[lindalehmann]

John, I love your manner in baking and speaking. You are concise yet funny. I made your cake for my Spanish Grandma as she likes your videos. We are happy with this cake, and your cookbook.❤

[bobrockwell]

Susan here Thank you for this most delicious apple cake it’s in the oven now ! So easy !

[fernyfernfern]

I just made this cake and it is out of this world! The rum gives it a spiciness and the apples cook down into almost a custard. Very moist, delicious, and irresistible!

[deynareyes]

I'm in love with this cake. I've made it yesterday and it's already gone. Instead of rum I used goat's milk. For vanilla I used bourbon flavored vanilla and incorporated some cinnamon into the dough which I also sprinkled on top before baking. DI-VI-NE

[maltamartin]

I made this cake today for my husband’s birthday. It came out moist, flavorful, and with a wonderfully variable texture. Thanks, John!

[TeresaTeresaTeresa-to]

I just made this yesterday following Chef John’s Food Wishes video. The only sub I made was that I used brandy since I had some available. Next time I make it I’ll use your recipe with dark rum. It was still over the top yummy.

[amyspeers]

My local patisserie makes this cake and it’s super yummy. Cannot wait to make it myself! I may take it to my immunotherapy team. I live in France and usually bring American treats.

[demeny]

I made this today and it turned out wonderfully. So aromatic and delicious, with wonderful textures. I used calvados instead of rum and was happy with that choice. I will be making this often!!!

[maltamartin]

I’m absolutely making this tomorrow. It’s my husband’s birthday and this looks so much better than the cake mix I had planned. 👩‍🍳