Breton apple cake recipe

Breton Apple Cake recipe

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Recipe intro

The Breton apple cake recipe is a delightful French dessert that combines the sweetness of apples with the richness of butter and eggs. This traditional recipe originated in the Brittany region of France and has been passed down through generations. The cake is moist and tender, with a caramelized crust and a burst of apple flavor in every bite. It is perfect for any occasion, whether it's a cozy family gathering or a special celebration.

Keywords: Breton apple cake, French dessert, Brittany region, caramelized crust, apple flavor.

Breton apple cake recipe details

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Ingredients

	For the batter:
180 g	butter
4	eggs
180 g	sugar
2 tbsp	Calvados or apple juice
180 g	flour
1 tsp	baking powder
	For the topping:
750 g	sweet apples
40 g	butter
40 g	sugar
40 g	almond flakes
1	egg

Instructions

Melt the butter. Whisk the eggs with the sugar and Calvados until creamy. Mix the flour with the baking powder and stir it together with the melted butter into the egg mixture.

Preheat the oven to 175°C and grease a springform tin (26cm).

Wash, peel, quarter and core the apples, then cut them in slices. Pour half of the batter in the springform. Divide 1/3 of the apples on the dough. Cover with the remaining batter and arrange the remaining apples circular and slightly overlapping on top.

Melt the butter and trickle in the sugar. Allow to cool slightly. Stir in the egg, then fold in the almonds. Evenly divide the mixture on top of the cake.

Bake for 45 minutes. After 25 minutes cover with parchment paper, otherwise the surface will get too dark.

Let cool slightly, then remove the cake from the springform and transfer on a wire rack to cool completely.

Preparation time:
ca. 45 min
Grade of difficulty:
easy
Calories per portion:

335kcal