Apple Frangipane Cake

Ingredients and Weight:

• For the Cake:
  • All-purpose flour: 225g
  • Sugar: 175g
  • Unsalted butter, softened: 150g
  • Large eggs: 3
  • Milk: 100ml
  • Baking powder: 1 tsp
  • Ground cinnamon: 1/2 tsp
• For the Frangipane:
  • Unsalted butter, softened: 100g
  • Sugar: 100g
  • Ground almonds: 100g
  • Large egg: 1
  • Vanilla extract: 1/2 tsp
• For the Apples:
  • Apples (such as Granny Smith or McIntosh): 6, peeled and thinly sliced
  • Sugar: 1/4 cup
  • Cinnamon: 1/2 tsp

Preparation Time:

• 30 minutes

Cooking Time:

• 45-50 minutes

Difficulty Level:

• 3/5 (medium)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
2. For the Cake: Cream butter and sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in milk. Combine flour, baking powder, and cinnamon and gradually add to wet ingredients. Divide batter in half and set aside.
3. For the Frangipane: Cream butter and sugar in a separate bowl until light and fluffy. Stir in ground almonds, egg, and vanilla until well combined.
4. For the Apples: In a large skillet, melt sugar over medium heat. Add apples and cook until softened and lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Stir in cinnamon.
5. Assemble the Cake: Spread half of the cake batter into a 9x13 inch baking dish. Top with frangipane mixture, then layer with apples. Spread remaining cake batter over apples.
6. Bake: for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Let cool for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Nutritional Information:

• Serving Size: 1/8 of cake
• Calories: 350
• Fat: 15g (50% DV)
• Cholesterol: 75mg (25% DV)
• Sodium: 180mg (8% DV)
• Carbohydrates: 50g (17% DV)
• Dietary Fiber: 3g (12% DV)
• Sugar: 30g
• Protein: 5g

Dish Characteristics:

• Moist and flavorful apple cake.
• Rich and nutty frangipane layer.
• Warm and aromatic cinnamon flavor.
• Ideal for dessert or afternoon tea.

User Comments:

• "This cake is absolutely delicious! The combination of apples and frangipane is perfect." - Sarah B.
• "I've tried many apple cakes before, but this one is by far the best. The frangipane layer is a game-changer." - John D.
• "I made this cake for a dinner party and everyone raved about it. It's a real crowd-pleaser." - Emily M.

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Make sure the butter and eggs are at room temperature before beginning.
• If the apples release too much liquid while cooking, drain off any excess before topping the cake.
• Let the cake cool for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to blend and the cake to set.