Ahhh, Parisian Apple Cake—delicate, buttery, and perfectly tender with caramelized apple slices on top. 🍏✨ It’s like a little slice of Paris in your kitchen.
Here’s a straightforward recipe that nails the classic texture and flavor.
🍎 Parisian Apple Cake
Ingredients (8-inch cake)
For the cake:
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3 large apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
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¾ cup sugar, divided
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3 large eggs
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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½ tsp almond extract (optional, very Parisian!)
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½ cup butter, melted and cooled
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1 cup all-purpose flour
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1 tsp baking powder
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Pinch of salt
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¼ cup milk
For topping:
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2 tbsp sugar
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1 tbsp butter, melted
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Optional: powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
1️⃣ Prep apples
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Peel, core, and thinly slice apples
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Toss slices in 2 tbsp sugar to macerate while you prep batter
2️⃣ Preheat oven
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350°F (175°C)
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Grease and line an 8-inch cake pan
3️⃣ Make the batter
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Whisk eggs + remaining sugar until pale and fluffy
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Add vanilla, almond extract, melted butter, milk
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Fold in flour, baking powder, and salt until smooth
4️⃣ Assemble cake
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Pour batter into prepared pan
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Arrange apple slices neatly on top
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Brush with 1 tbsp melted butter and sprinkle 2 tbsp sugar over apples
5️⃣ Bake
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40–45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean
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Apples should be lightly caramelized
6️⃣ Cool & serve
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Let cool 10 minutes in pan, then remove
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Optional: dust with powdered sugar
Tips for Perfection
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Thin, even apple slices = elegant look and uniform caramelization
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Slightly underripe apples (like Granny Smith) hold shape better
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Rest the cake for a few minutes—flavors develop and apples stay tender
Result: a buttery, soft cake with lightly caramelized apple slices, subtly sweet, and perfect with tea or coffee 😌☕
I can also give you a mini Parisian Apple Cake in ramekins version for single servings if you want a quick treat.