"Four quarters apple cake" is a classic and delicious dessert that is both easy to make and perfect for any occasion. With its moist and tender crumb, sweet and tangy apples, and crunchy streusel topping, this cake is sure to be a hit. Whether you are looking for a simple and comforting snack or a special treat to serve at a gathering, this "four quarters apple cake" recipe is sure to satisfy your craving.
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APPLE CAKE IV
A great tasting, moist cake and a great way to use up extra apples
Provided by Ann
Categories Desserts Fruit Dessert Recipes Apple Dessert Recipes
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) lightly grease and flour a 9x13 inch pan.
- Sift together flour, salt, cinnamon and baking powder. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat eggs and sugar for 15 minutes on high speed with an electric mixer. Add oil and blend in.
- Add four mixture and mix well. Add vanilla. Fold in apples and nuts. Pour batter into 9x13 inch pan.
- In a small bowl, mix 4 teaspoons sugar with 1 teaspoon cinnamon. Sprinkle over cake.
- Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 50 to 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into center of cake comes out clean.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 247.5 calories, Carbohydrate 30.7 g, Cholesterol 31 mg, Fat 13.3 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 142.1 mg, Sugar 20.6 g
UPSIDE-DOWN APPLE CAKE RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: butter, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, milk, all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, apples, butter, brown sugar
Provided by Camille Bergerson
Categories Desserts
Yield 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C) and grease a 9-inch (23cm) cake pan.
- In a bowl, cream together the butter and sugar.
- Whisk in the eggs, vanilla and milk until fully incorporated.
- Add the flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. Whisk until combined.
- For the sauce, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat, and stir in the brown sugar. Bring to a boil and continue to stir for 30 seconds, or until vigorously bubbling.
- Pour the sauce into the greased cake pan.
- Arrange the apples on top of the sauce in a circular pattern. Pour cake batter on top of apples and smooth the top of the batter.
- Bake for 45-55 minutes, or until the cake is done (the top will spring back when gently poked).
- Cool for 10-15 minutes and loosen the sides of the cake by running a butter knife around the edge.
- Place a plate upside down on top of the pan, then invert the pan, flipping the cake onto the plate.
- Garnish slices with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 533 calories, Carbohydrate 55 grams, Fat 34 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 4 grams, Sugar 39 grams
FRENCH APPLE CAKE (OR THE 3/4 RECIPE)
This great cake has a ton of apples and a modest amount of sugar. Let the apples sweeten up the cake for you! This is so good. Don't add cinnamon, it wouldn't be French.
Provided by JKW
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European French
Time 1h10m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter a 9-inch springform pan.
- Combine sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract in a bowl; beat with an electric mixer until smooth. Mix in rum. Mix in 1/2 of the butter.
- Combine flour, baking powder, and salt together in a separate bowl. Add 1/2 of the flour mixture to the egg mixture; mix well. Mix in remaining butter and flour. Fold in apples.
- Scrape batter into the prepared pan. Smooth the top gently.
- Bake in the preheated oven until top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 50 to 60 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 257.7 calories, Carbohydrate 36.7 g, Cholesterol 69.4 mg, Fat 10.1 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 5.9 g, Sodium 144.9 mg, Sugar 25.5 g
FOUR QUARTERS APPLE CAKE
This is a very easy cake to make. The four main ingredients are used with equal quantities, which is why it is called Four Quarter cake. It can be made with either apples or pears or any flavouring you like (I tried it with coffee essence once and it was fab').
Provided by Nono2
Categories Dessert
Time 45m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven at 200C/400°F Grease a round non-stick cake tin and put the slices of fruits in the bottom.
- Mix butter and sugar together and add the eggs one by one, mixing well until smooth.
- Sieve flour with baking soda and add it progressively to the butter mixture.
- Pour the mixture on top of the fruits and cook in the oven for 30 minutes.
- Check the cake is done with a skewer.
- Let the cake cool down before removing from the tin.
QUATRE-QUARTS AUX POMMES: (APPLE UPSIDE-DOWN POUND CAKE)
I got this recipe from my French mother-in-law, although where she got it, I do not know. Anyway, I have translated the recipe and converted the measurments to US standard. I hope you all enjoy this yummy French cake as much as my family and I do!
Provided by frusakam
Categories Dessert
Time 55m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 410°F (210°C).
- In a non-stick saucepan, make a caramel sauce using the sugar cubes and 2 or 3 spoonfuls of water.
- Once the caramel has reached a golden brown or"blond" color, pour in into a cake pan.
- Tilt and rotate the pan so that the bottom is evenly covered with the caramel.
- Peel the apples and cut them into large wedges.
- Place the wedges onto the caramel.
- Mix butter and sugar in a large bowl.
- Add the eggs one at a time, then the flour and baking powder.
- Mix well.
- Pour batter over the apples.
- Bake 30-40 minutes.
- Let cool before removing from pan.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 321.1, Fat 17.2, SaturatedFat 10.3, Cholesterol 111.2, Sodium 193.7, Carbohydrate 40.2, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 29.7, Protein 3.5
EASY APPLE CAKE
After testing many apple cake recipes with fresh apples, this old-fashioned cake is moist, dense and down-home delicious. Even better, it 's quick to fix and, served warm with whipped cream or a dollop of frozen custard, one of my family's very favorite recipes for decades. -Sherry Ashenfelter, Waterville, Ohio
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h
Yield 20 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, beat the sugar, oil, eggs and vanilla until well blended. Combine the flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon and baking soda; gradually beat into sugar mixture until blended. Fold in apples and walnuts., Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 35-45 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. Serve with whipped topping.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 278 calories, Fat 16g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 32mg cholesterol, Sodium 169mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
Tips:
- Choose the right apples: For the best flavor and texture, use a variety of apples that are firm and tart, such as Granny Smith, Braeburn, or Honeycrisp.
- Slice the apples thinly: This will help them cook evenly and quickly.
- Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing can result in a tough cake.
- Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean: This will ensure that the cake is cooked through.
- Let the cake cool completely before serving: This will help the flavors to develop and the cake to set.
Conclusion:
The four-quarters apple cake is a classic dessert that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. With its simple ingredients and delicious flavor, this cake is sure to become a favorite in your home. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat, give this recipe a try!
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