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Easy Upside-Down Apple Cake (French-Style Gâteau aux Pommes)
Ingredients
For the Cake Batter
For the Apple Topping
Step-by-Step Instructions
Preparing the Pan and Apples
Making the Batter
Assembly and Baking
Storage and Serving
Nutritional Information
Expert Tips
Easy Upside-Down Apple Cake (French-Style Gâteau aux Pommes)
Ingredients
For the Cake Batter
3 large eggs, room temperature
¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
Pinch of salt
1 packet (8g) vanilla sugar or 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
½ cup (120ml) vegetable oil
⅔ cup (150ml) milk, room temperature
2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
4 teaspoons (16g) baking powder
For the Apple Topping
1 large apple (preferably Granny Smith or Golden Delicious)
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon apricot jam
Step-by-Step Instructions
Preparing the Pan and Apples
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Grease a 9-inch (23cm) springform pan thoroughly.
Peel the apple and cut it into thin, uniform slices (about ⅛ inch thick).
Melt the butter in the prepared pan, making sure it coats the bottom evenly.