Best 5 French Style Apple Rhubarb Cake Recipes

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Indulge in a symphony of flavors with our exquisite collection of French-style apple rhubarb cakes. These delectable treats are a delightful fusion of sweet and tart, with the juicy tartness of rhubarb and the aromatic sweetness of apples. Each recipe is carefully crafted to deliver a unique taste experience, from the classic simplicity of our traditional French apple cake to the innovative elegance of our upside-down rhubarb cake.

For those who love classic French desserts, our traditional French apple cake is a must-try. This timeless recipe showcases the harmonious blend of apples and a delicate custard filling, encased in a tender and buttery crust. If you prefer a more rustic charm, our rustic apple and rhubarb cake offers a delightful twist with its crumble topping, combining the flavors of apples, rhubarb, and a hint of cinnamon.

For a visually stunning centerpiece, our upside-down rhubarb cake is sure to impress. This inverted cake features a layer of caramelized rhubarb topped with a fluffy cake batter, resulting in a beautiful and flavorful dessert. For those with a sweet tooth, our apple and rhubarb clafoutis is an absolute delight. This traditional French custard-based cake is bursting with the flavors of apples and rhubarb, making it a perfect choice for a special occasion.

Each recipe includes step-by-step instructions and a detailed ingredient list to ensure your baking journey is effortless and enjoyable. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, these recipes are designed to guide you towards creating mouthwatering French-style apple rhubarb cakes that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on a culinary adventure that celebrates the deliciousness of apples and rhubarb.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

APPLE AND RHUBARB CAKE



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Make and share this Apple and Rhubarb Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by hard62

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 1 Cake, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup rhubarb, diced and cooked
1/2 cup apple, pealed diced and cooked
100 g low-fat margarine
1 1/4 cups sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 eggs
1 2/3 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup sliced almonds

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 200 degrees C, Grease a 26 cm spring pan.
  • Mix flour, baking powder and salt. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl cream butter with sugar for about 5 minutes. Add one egg at a time until well incorporated. Add the vanilla extract, mix well. Turn mixer to low and slowly add the flour mixture. Don't over mix.
  • Flod in the cut rhubarb and transfer dough to baking pan. Smooth the top. Sprinkle on the almonds.
  • Baked for about 35 minutes or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean. Let cool on wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 283.4, Fat 4.9, SaturatedFat 0.8, Cholesterol 69.8, Sodium 155.1, Carbohydrate 54.3, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 32.5, Protein 6.4

COUNTRY RHUBARB CAKE



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Categories     Cake     Fruit     Dessert     Bake     Mother's Day     Spring     Rhubarb     Gourmet     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

For cake
1 lb fresh rhubarb stalks, cut into 1/2-inch pieces (3 cups), or 3 cups frozen rhubarb, thawed after measuring
1 cup packed light brown sugar
2 cups cake flour (not self-rising), sifted
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 stick (1/2 cup) cold unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1/3 cup whole milk
2 large eggs (1 separated)
For whiskey cream
1 cup chilled heavy cream
2 tablespoons confectioners sugar
1 tablespoon whiskey (preferably Irish)
1/2 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Make cake:
  • Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 400°F. Butter a 10-inch glass or ceramic pie plate or a 2 1/2-quart oval gratin dish and chill.
  • Toss rhubarb with brown sugar in a bowl until coated.
  • Whisk together flour, baking powder, and 1/2 cup granulated sugar in a large bowl until combined well. Blend in butter with a pastry blender or your fingertips until mixture resembles coarse meal. Whisk together milk, whole egg, and yolk. Make a well in center of flour mixture and add milk mixture, stirring with a wooden spoon to gradually incorporate flour and form a soft, sticky dough.
  • Transfer half of dough to chilled pie plate and pat out over bottom and halfway up side with well-floured hands, then spoon rhubarb and any juices onto dough. Using a tablespoon, spoon remaining dough in small mounds evenly over top. Lightly beat egg white with a few drops of water, then lightly brush cake with egg wash. Sprinkle remaining 2 tablespoons granulated sugar over top.
  • Bake cake until top crust is golden and rhubarb is tender, 30 to 40 minutes. Transfer to a rack to cool, about 30 minutes.
  • Make whiskey cream:
  • Beat cream with confectioners sugar, whiskey, and vanilla in a bowl with an electric mixer until it forms stiff peaks.
  • Serve cake warm or at room temperature with whiskey cream.

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

OMA'S RHUBARB CAKE



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Oma always makes this for her grand kids after she picks through her garden. Probably not good for the thighs but Oma's cooking is always good for the taste buds.

Provided by Alea

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Yellow Cake Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 ¼ cups white sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 eggs, beaten
1 cup sour cream
3 cups diced rhubarb
1 cup white sugar
¼ cup butter, softened
¼ cup all-purpose flour
ground cinnamon, for dusting

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • In a large bowl, stir together 1 1/4 cups sugar, baking soda, salt and 2 cups flour. Stir in the eggs and sour cream until smooth, then fold in the rhubarb. Pour into the prepared dish and spread evenly. In a smaller bowl, stir together the remaining 1 cup sugar and butter until smooth. Stir in 1/4 cup flour until the mixture is crumbly. Sprinkle the mixture on top of the cake then dust lightly with cinnamon.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 323.9 calories, Carbohydrate 57.7 g, Cholesterol 49.6 mg, Fat 9 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 252.5 mg, Sugar 38 g

RHUBARB CAKE III



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A sweet, and wonderfully moist cake, using fresh rhubarb, with optional coconut and almonds! This cake disappears fast at our house and was adapted from a recipe that came from my mother in law.

Provided by JPRESTON

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Sheet Cake Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 cups finely chopped rhubarb
½ cup white sugar
½ cup butter
1 ½ cups white sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 ⅛ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cup buttermilk
½ cup flaked coconut
½ cup finely chopped almonds
4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
4 tablespoons brown sugar
4 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch pan. In a small bowl, mix chopped rhubarb with 1/2 cup sugar; set aside. Sift together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, cream together 1/2 cup butter and 1 1/2 cup sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla. Beat in the flour mixture alternately with the buttermilk. Fold in the rhubarb mixture. Stir in the coconut and chopped almonds. Pour batter into prepared pan.
  • To make streusel topping: In a small bowl, combine 4 tablespoons flour and 4 tablespoons brown sugar. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle on top of cake.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 401.5 calories, Carbohydrate 61.3 g, Cholesterol 62.3 mg, Fat 15.7 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 5.5 g, SaturatedFat 8.7 g, Sodium 328.1 mg, Sugar 40.4 g

Tips:

  • Use a combination of apples and rhubarb for the best flavor and texture.
  • Peel and slice the apples and rhubarb thinly so that they cook evenly.
  • Use a large bowl to mix the cake batter so that you have plenty of room to stir.
  • Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy for a moist and tender cake.
  • Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • Sift the flour, baking powder, and salt together before adding them to the batter.
  • Mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients gradually, alternating with milk.
  • Fold in the apples and rhubarb until they are evenly distributed.
  • Pour the batter into a greased and floured cake pan.
  • Bake the cake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Let the cake cool completely before serving.

Conclusion:

This French-style apple rhubarb cake is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. The combination of apples and rhubarb gives the cake a unique flavor and texture that is sure to please everyone. Serve the cake with a dollop of whipped cream or ice cream for an extra special treat.

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