Quebec Apple Cake

Portions:

12 à 15

Preparation:

30 minutes

Cooking:

1 h 45

This Quebec apple cake is a timeless classic that showcases the richness and freshness of local apples. Easy to prepare, it features a moist texture and generous chunks of melting apple in every bite.

Ideal as a dessert, snack or breakfast, this cake is perfect for using apples like Cortland, Lobo or McIntosh. It's made with simple ingredients and keeps well for several days, making it a must-have to keep on hand.

Served plain, sprinkled with powdered sugar or accompanied by a drizzle of maple syrup, this homemade apple cake is sure to please the whole family. It's a great way to cook local with comfort and simplicity, featuring the authentic taste of Quebec apples.

Ingredients

Paste

125 ml (1/2 cup) butter
2 eggs
180 ml (3/4 cup) sugar
500 ml (2 cups) flour
10 ml (2 teaspoons) baking powder
1.8 kg (4 lb) Québec McIntosh apples (about 15 peeled and cored)

Cream

125 ml (1/2 cup) butter
2 eggs
180 ml (3/4 cup) sugar
5 ml (1 teaspoon) vanilla
60 ml (1/4 cup) toasted almonds

Preparation

Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
Beat the eggs and add the sugar and melted butter. Set aside.
Mix flour and baking powder and stir into first mixture.
Line the sides and bottom of a buttered 22 cm (9-inch) springform pan with the mixture.
Cut the apples (except for 3) into quarters and place in the mould. Cut the remaining 3 apples into thin strips and decorate the top of the cake. Bake for 1 h 15.
Meanwhile, beat the eggs and add the sugar, vanilla and melted butter.
Remove the dessert from the oven and add the cream to the cake, making sure it soaks into the apples.
Sprinkle with toasted almonds and continue baking for 25 to 30 minutes.
Cool and refrigerate 24 hours before serving.