BABETTE FRIEDMAN'S APPLE CAKE

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Found this in The New York Times who notes it was adapted from Daniel Rose. Their picture was so appealing with the concentric circles of roasted apple slices on top I had to save the recipe. Sounds like it would be delicious with a fresh dark cup of coffee. Bet it will make the house smell so good!

Provided by Busters friend

Categories     Breakfast

Time 1h15m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 ounces unsalted butter, more for greasing pan (2 sticks)
1 1/3 cups sugar (plus 1 tablespoon)
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
4 apples, peeled, cored and each cut into 8 slices (Gala good )
1/2 teaspoon apple brandy (Calvados )
1 teaspoon ginger, freshly grated
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter a 9-inch springform pan, and set aside.
  • In bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a whisk attachment, combine remaining 8 ounces butter, 1 1/3 cups sugar and the salt. Mix until blended. Add eggs and whisk until smooth. Using a rubber spatula, gently fold in the flour and baking powder until thoroughly mixed. Fold in a few of the apples, and spread batter evenly in pan.
  • In large bowl, toss remaining apples with Calvados, ginger and cinnamon. Arrange apple slices in closely fitting concentric circles on top of dough; all the slices may not be needed. Sprinkle remaining 1 tablespoon sugar over apples.
  • Bake until a toothpick inserted into center of cake dough comes out clean and apples are golden and tender, about 50 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 502, Fat 24.7, SaturatedFat 15, Cholesterol 113.8, Sodium 149.2, Carbohydrate 67.4, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 40.7, Protein 5.2

Lux Castillo
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This apple cake is delicious! The apples are perfectly tender, and the cake itself is moist and flavorful. I love the addition of cinnamon and nutmeg. It really gives the cake a warm, autumnal flavor.


Cherie Sweigart
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I'm not a big fan of apple cake, but this one is really good! The apples are perfectly cooked, and the cake is moist and fluffy. I'll definitely be making this again.


Kgalushi Maremane
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This apple cake is a bit too sweet for my taste, but it's still very good. I think I'll try reducing the amount of sugar next time I make it.


Diane Flora
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I made this apple cake for my family, and they loved it! Even my kids, who are picky eaters, ate it up. I'll definitely be making this again.


Ivan 5 Duran
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This apple cake is a great way to use up leftover apples. It's also a great make-ahead breakfast or snack. I love to pack a slice in my lunch bag.


Dannon Doran
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I've made this apple cake several times, and it's always a hit! It's so easy to make, and the results are always delicious. I love the way the apples caramelize in the oven.


James Scott
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my apple cake didn't turn out right. The cake was dry and crumbly, and the apples were hard. I'm not sure what I did wrong.


Christine Mayo
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This apple cake is just okay. The apples are a bit too tart for my taste, and the cake is a bit dry. I won't be making this again.


Steven Cuyacot (NoobHammer)
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This apple cake is a bit too sweet for my taste, but it's still very good. The apples are perfectly tender, and the cake is moist and fluffy. I think I'll try reducing the amount of sugar next time I make it.


Michael thomas
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I'm not a huge fan of apple cake, but this one is really good! The apples are perfectly cooked, and the cake is moist and fluffy. I'll definitely be making this again.


Naseem v Jan
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This apple cake is delicious! The apples are perfectly tender, and the cake itself is moist and flavorful. I love the addition of cinnamon and nutmeg. It really gives the cake a warm, autumnal flavor.


Emeka Edwin
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I love this apple cake! It's so easy to make, and it always turns out perfect. I've made it for birthdays, potlucks, and just because. It's always a crowd-pleaser.


Shahid Rasheed
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This is the best apple cake I've ever had! The flavors are incredible, and the texture is so moist and fluffy. I highly recommend this recipe.


Ojore Blessing
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I made this cake for a potluck, and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it, and I got so many compliments. I'll definitely be making it again.


Khadim Husain
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This apple cake is a keeper! It's easy to make, and the results are always amazing. The cake is moist and flavorful, and the apples are perfectly tender. I love serving it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.


Hhg Ggg
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I was hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of apples in baked goods, but I'm so glad I did! The apples were perfectly tender and flavorful, and the cake itself was moist and delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.


Lawangin KhaNx
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This apple cake is simply divine! The flavors are perfectly balanced, and the texture is moist and fluffy. I've made it several times now, and it's always a hit with my family and friends.