Best 6 Bees French Apple Cake Recipes

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**Bees' French Apple Cake: A Culinary Symphony of Sweetness and Simplicity**

Indulge your senses with the delectable flavors of Bees' French Apple Cake, a timeless classic that embodies the essence of rustic French baking. This delightful treat, also known as Gâteau Invisible, boasts a tantalizingly thin layer of caramelized apples sandwiched between two layers of tender, buttery cake. Each bite offers a harmonious blend of sweet, tart, and buttery notes, accented by the subtle crunch of toasted almonds.

Our comprehensive guide presents a collection of recipes that cater to diverse dietary preferences and skill levels. Whether you're a seasoned baker seeking a challenge or a novice cook looking for an approachable dessert, we've got you covered.

For those with a gluten-free lifestyle, our gluten-free Bees' French Apple Cake recipe offers a delectable alternative without compromising on taste. This version utilizes almond flour and coconut flour to create a light and airy texture, while still delivering the same irresistible flavors as the classic recipe.

For those who prefer a vegan option, our vegan Bees' French Apple Cake recipe reimagines this beloved dessert using plant-based ingredients. This variation employs a combination of almond milk, coconut oil, and flax eggs to achieve a moist and flavorful cake that is both ethical and delicious.

Finally, for those seeking a traditional experience, our classic Bees' French Apple Cake recipe provides a straightforward guide to creating this timeless delicacy. With step-by-step instructions and a list of readily available ingredients, this recipe ensures that even beginner bakers can achieve perfect results.

So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a culinary journey that will transport you to the heart of the French countryside. Let the enticing aromas of caramelized apples and warm spices fill your kitchen as you create this exquisite masterpiece. Bees' French Apple Cake awaits your touch, ready to captivate your taste buds and leave you craving more.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

GRAMMIE BEA'S CHOPPED APPLE CAKE



Grammie Bea's Chopped Apple Cake image

One thing I know for sure, is that my gram knew how to cook and bake... This cake is definitely one you will want to make for sure! Just plain DELISH!

Provided by Lindas Busy Kitchen

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups apples, cored, peeled and chopped
1 cup sugar
1 1/2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 cup oil
1 egg

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°.
  • Grease and flour a loaf pan, or 9x9" cake pan, or makes 18 cup cakes.
  • Cut apples, and peel and chop into small pieces.
  • Add sugar, and mix and let set for 10 minutes while mixing dry ingredients.
  • Sift flour, salt, baking soda, cinnamon and nutmeg together well.
  • Add oil mixed with beaten egg, to apples.
  • Mix in dry ingredients, and pour into pan.
  • Bake at 350° for 30-45 minutes. Test at 30 minutes with a tooth pick in center of cake -- When it comes out clean, cake is done. DO NOT overbake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 219.6, Fat 9.7, SaturatedFat 1.4, Cholesterol 17.6, Sodium 208.2, Carbohydrate 31.7, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 18.9, Protein 2.2

FRENCH APPLE CAKE



French Apple Cake image

With chunks of sweet apples nestled in a tender and buttery rum cake, this French apple cake is the essence of simplicity.

Provided by Jennifer Segal

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 6-8

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup all-purpose flour, spooned into measuring cup and leveled-off
1 teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
1 stick (½ cup) unsalted butter, at room temperature
⅔ cup granulated sugar, plus more for sprinkling over cake
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 tablespoons dark rum
2 baking apples, peeled, cored and cut into ½-inch cubes (I like Honeycrisp, Fuji or Granny Smith) (3½ - 4 cups chopped)
Confectioners' sugar (optional), for decorating cake

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F and set an oven rack in the middle position. Grease a 9-inch springform or regular cake pan with butter or nonstick cooking spray. If using a regular cake pan, line the bottom of the pan with parchment paper and grease again.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt.
  • Using a handheld mixer with beaters or a stand mixer with the paddle attachment, cream the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well and scraping down the sides of the bowl after each addition. Beat in the vanilla and rum. Don't worry if the batter looks grainy at this point; that's okay. Add the flour mixture and mix on low speed until just combined. Using a rubber spatula, fold in the chopped apples.
  • Scrape the batter into the prepared pan and even the top. Sprinkle evenly with 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar. Bake for about 40 minutes, or until the cake is golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool on a rack in the pan. Once cool, run a blunt knife around the edges of the cake. If using a springform pan, remove the sides. If using a regular cake pan, carefully invert the cake onto the rack, remove the parchment paper, then gently flip the cake over and place right-side-up on a platter. Using a fine sieve, dust with confectioners' sugar (if using). Cake can be served warm or room temperature, plain or with lightly sweetened whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
  • Freezer Friendly Instructions: The cake can be frozen for up to 3 months. After it is completely cooled, wrap it tightly with aluminum foil or freezer wrap. Thaw overnight on the countertop before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 279, Fat 13g, Carbohydrate 35g, Protein 3g, SaturatedFat 8g, Sugar 22g, Fiber 2g, Sodium 66mg, Cholesterol 77mg

BEE'S FRENCH APPLE CAKE



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Make and share this Bee's French Apple Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Lindas Busy Kitchen

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 lb cooking apples or 1 lb tart dessert apples, cored and chopped
1 cup self-rising flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 cup superfine sugar
6 tablespoons milk
4 tablespoons butter, melted
3 eggs
1 teaspoon fresh nutmeg, grated or 1 teaspoon nutmeg, in the can
wax paper
6 tablespoons butter, softened
1/2 cup superfine sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
confectioners' sugar, sifted, to dust over cake

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325.
  • Grease and line the base of deep 9" round cake pan with waxed paper.
  • Put the chopped apples into the base of the cake pan.
  • Put all the remaining cake ingredients, EXCEPT 1 EGG, into a bowl or food processor. Beat to a smooth batter.
  • Pour batter over apples in pan. Level the top, then bake for 40-45 mins., until lightly golden.
  • Meanwhile, cream topping ingredients together with remaining egg.
  • Remove cake from oven and spoon the topping over cake.
  • Return cake to oven for 20-25 mins., until golden brown.
  • Cool cake in pan.
  • Turn cake out, take off waxed paper and finish with a dusting of confectionary sugar.
  • Variations:
  • Try adding finely chopped pears, pineapples or raspberries instead of apples.
  • Be creative. Add your favorite fruit. Make sure they are well drained.
  • Serve with whipped cream or French Vanilla ice cream.

CELINE'S FRENCH APPLE CAKE



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A recipe one of my students did as an assignment. I promised her I would make it when I got home, it was so fast and easy and had really ordinary things in it. It is a nice recipe that makes a kind of apple coffee cake. Would be great for breakfast. She suggests serving it with ice cream or creme anglaise. I like it right out of the pan.

Provided by Kasha

Categories     Breakfast

Time 50m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 3/4 cups flour
3/4 cup sour cream (maybe even heavy cream or milk) or 3/4 cup yogurt (maybe even heavy cream or milk)
3 eggs
2/3 cup sugar, more if you use sour cream
3 teaspoons baking powder
2 apples, diced
2 teaspoons cinnamon, separated
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Mix the dry ingredients, reserve 1 tsp cinnamon.
  • Mix the wet ingredients in a separate bowl.
  • Combine.
  • Spray or butter and flour a large glass pie dish.
  • Pour in batter. Add diced apples on top. I didn't peel them, but I was being lazy. Celine suggested making pretty patterns on the top of the batter with the apples. I just tossed them on, then pushed them down slightly.
  • Sprinkle with the reserved tsp of cinnamon.
  • Bake at 375° in a preheated oven for about 35 minutes or until done.
  • Eat warm or cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290.4, Fat 10.5, SaturatedFat 5.8, Cholesterol 109.9, Sodium 172, Carbohydrate 44, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 20.6, Protein 5.8

APPLE BAKED BEANS



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Don't let the title or ingredients scare you away from this recipe. These are the greatest baked beans I have ever had. This recipe came from my oldest daughter's sister-in-law's father. Great for BBQs. I never have any leftovers. I hope you like them and leave your feedback.

Provided by Nancy S

Categories     Side Dish     Beans and Peas     Baked Bean Recipes

Time 1h40m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 (16 ounce) cans pork and beans
8 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
2 Granny Smith apples - peeled, cored, and diced
1 ⅓ cups barbeque sauce
1 cup brown sugar
¼ cup raisins

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Stir pork and beans, bacon, apples, barbeque sauce, brown sugar, and raisins together in a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 90 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 384.5 calories, Carbohydrate 65.3 g, Cholesterol 23.1 mg, Fat 10.7 g, Fiber 7 g, Protein 10.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 970.8 mg, Sugar 42.2 g

FRENCH APPLE CAKE (OR THE 3/4 RECIPE)



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This great cake has a ton of apples and a modest amount of sugar. Let the apples sweeten up the cake for you! This is so good. Don't add cinnamon, it wouldn't be French.

Provided by JKW

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     French

Time 1h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

¾ cup white sugar
2 eggs
¾ tablespoon vanilla extract
3 tablespoons rum
¾ stick butter, softened, divided
¾ cup all-purpose flour
¾ teaspoon baking powder
1 pinch salt
4 cups chopped peeled apples, or more taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter a 9-inch springform pan.
  • Combine sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract in a bowl; beat with an electric mixer until smooth. Mix in rum. Mix in 1/2 of the butter.
  • Combine flour, baking powder, and salt together in a separate bowl. Add 1/2 of the flour mixture to the egg mixture; mix well. Mix in remaining butter and flour. Fold in apples.
  • Scrape batter into the prepared pan. Smooth the top gently.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 50 to 60 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 257.7 calories, Carbohydrate 36.7 g, Cholesterol 69.4 mg, Fat 10.1 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 5.9 g, Sodium 144.9 mg, Sugar 25.5 g

Tips:

  • Use a combination of apples. This will give your cake a more complex flavor and texture. Some good options include Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, and Braeburn apples.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the cake tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. This will ensure that the cake is cooked through.
  • Let the cake cool completely before glazing it. This will help the glaze set properly.
  • Serve the cake warm or at room temperature. This will allow the flavors to meld together.

Conclusion:

This classic French apple cake is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its tender crumb, sweet apples, and buttery glaze, this cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a special dessert, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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