The Apple Lady's Apple Cake (Gateau aux Pommes de la Reine des Pommes)

Recipe courtesy of THE PARIS COOKBOOK (HarperCollins, 2001) by Patricia Wells

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Ingredients

1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/8 teaspoon fine sea salt
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/3 cup whole milk
4 baking apples (about 2 lbs. total), cored, peeled, and cut into wedges

The Topping:

1/3 cup sugar
1 large egg, lightly beaten
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

Directions

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.

Butter a 9-inch springform pan and set it aside.

In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, and sea salt, and stir to blend. Add the vanilla extract, eggs, oil, and milk, and stir until well blended. Add the apples and stir to thoroughly coat them with the batter.

Spoon the mixture into the prepared cake pan. Place the pan in the center of the oven and bake until fairly firm and golden, about 25 minutes.

Meanwhile, prepare the topping: In a small bowl, combine the sugar, egg, and melted butter, and stir to blend. Set it aside.

Remove the cake from the oven and pour the topping mixture over it. Return the cake to the oven and bake until the top is a deep golden brown and the cake feels quite firm when pressed with a fingertip, about 10 minutes.

Transfer the cake pan to a rack and allow to cool for 10 minutes. Then run a knife around the sides of the pan, and release and remove the springform side, leaving the cake on the pan base. Serve at room temperature, cut into thin wedges.

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recipe The Apple Lady's Apple Cake (Gateau aux Pommes de la Reine des Pommes)
Katie New Kent, VA 11-07-2009
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Great! But cook it a little bit longer
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I made this cake when we had a bunch of family in town and everyone loved it. Even my dad who rarely expresses enthusiasm... over anything. I cook it substantially long than is called for, (about 30 min for the initial and 20 for the topping) which gives it a more solid texture. I also served it with a cinnamon-caramel on the side. This was made with a cup of whipping cream, 1/2 cup light brown sugar, 1 tbsp light corn syrup, 1 tsp pure vanilla extract, and 4 cinnamon sticks (if you have some really fresh ones you can probably get away with 2- mine had been sitting in my pantry forever) Just bring it to a boil and simmer it till it starts to thicken. Also, I used baking apples whose name is escaping me but they were not Granny Smith. I definitely would not say the cake is overly sweet. You're only using 1/3 a cup of sugar. Definitely worth a try!Read more
recipe The Apple Lady's Apple Cake (Gateau aux Pommes de la Reine des Pommes)
Pam Morrisville, NC 10-30-2009
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Not a cake, but still elegant
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

FN should add a picture because it is really not like a cake at all. The "cake" actually comes out thin, about an inch... thick. It reminded me of a tart without a pastry shell, and the descriptions of it being flan like are accurate as well. Even though it was not what I expected it was still quite good. It looks very elegant, I got compliments on how it looked like it came from a bakery. It comes out sweet, so I'd suggest really tart apples. It also seems like it was missing something, I think adding cinnamon might be nice.Read more
recipe The Apple Lady's Apple Cake (Gateau aux Pommes de la Reine des Pommes)
kimberly new london, NC 10-22-2009
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Very nice cake!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This cake is so easy to make yet makes an elegant dessert. I've gotten rave reviews every time. I have served it with warm... caramel sauce (not jarred) and cinnamon whipped cream and it was luscious. It's a recipe that's open to any number of variations. I rarely make things twice but this recipe is now part of my repertoire.Read more
recipe The Apple Lady's Apple Cake (Gateau aux Pommes de la Reine des Pommes)
Yudith Cedar Falls, IA 10-22-2009
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Wow! Exceeded my expectations!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I love to bake, but don't have sweet tooth. So I am always in the lookout for a dessert that is delicious, hearty, yet still... light and not too sweet. This cake was actually between a cake and a tart, very light, smells heavenly, and perfect flavor for me. I did not change a thing, except that I dont have a 9-inch spring foam, so I used a 10-inch one, and it came out a bit thinner than what it was intended. The caramelized sugar is incredible, and it takes me back to the afternoons I spent in Parisian cafe. Read more
recipe The Apple Lady's Apple Cake (Gateau aux Pommes de la Reine des Pommes)
France Russell, ON 07-04-2009
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This is a great cake!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I have made this cake several times ,and it is easy and fail proof. We like it with apple and have made it with pears... too,both are delicious. What is really nice, is that it looks like a bakery cake and makes a nice presentation. This recipe goes with my favourites. I think I might try it with strawberries next time.Read more
recipe The Apple Lady's Apple Cake (Gateau aux Pommes de la Reine des Pommes)
null null, null 03-05-2009
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One of my favorite desserts
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I have made this recipe several times and its always a crow pleaser. It is very easy to make - you only need the basic... ingredients. So delicious.Read more