Moist Apple Cake with Maple Syrup, Almonds, and Calvados

Name: Moist Apple Cake with Maple Syrup, Almonds, and Calvados
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Canada
Ingredients: Apple Cripps Pink : 3; Flour : 180 grams; Almond powder : 100 grams; Baking powder : 2 teaspoons; Salt : 1 pinch; Eggs : 3; Unsalted butter (Melted) : 100 grams; Cane sugar : 80 grams; Maple syrup : 80 milliliters; Calvados : 40 milliliters; Milk : 100 milliliters; Vanilla Extract : 1 teaspoon; Almonds (Sliced) : 2 tablespoons; Maple syrup : 2 tablespoons

Treat yourself to a delightful dessert that unites succulent apples, smooth Calvados from Normandy, and sweet Canadian maple syrup. This cross-cultural fusion pays homage to both the iconic flavors of Canada’s maple tradition and the refined elegance of French spirits. A sprinkle of crunchy almonds completes this moist, tender cake—perfect for a special occasion or a cozy tea-time indulgence.

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Preparation 10 min
Baking 40 min
Servings 8
Level Débutant

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Preparation steps

Step 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (356°F).
In a bowl, mix the flour, almond powder, baking powder, and salt.
Step 2
In another bowl, whisk the eggs with the sugar until the mixture becomes pale.
Add the melted butter, maple syrup, Calvados, milk, and vanilla extract.
Mix well.
Step 3
Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the liquid mixture, being careful not to overmix.
Step 4
Gently fold half of the apples into the batter.
Step 5
Pour the batter into a round springform pan lined with parchment paper and greased.
Step 6
Arrange the remaining apple slices on top.
Sprinkle with sliced almonds.
Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Baking information
- Temperature
  180°C 356°F
- Heat rotary
- Baking time 40 min
Step 7
As soon as the cake comes out of the oven, brush it with warm maple syrup using a pastry brush for a glossy finish and extra flavor.
Let it cool slightly before unmolding and serving.

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Moist Apple Cake with Maple Syrup, Almonds, and Calvados

Ingredients

For the Cake

Apples Cripps Pink : 3
Flour : 180 grams
Almond powder : 100 grams
Baking powder : 2 teaspoons
Salt : 1 pinch
Eggs : 3
Unsalted butter (Melted) : 100 grams
Cane sugar : 80 grams
Maple syrup : 80 milliliters
Calvados : 40 milliliters
Milk : 100 milliliters
Vanilla Extract : 1 teaspoon

For the finishing touch

Almonds (Sliced) : 2 tablespoons
Maple syrup : 2 tablespoons

Preparation steps

Preheat the oven to 180°C (356°F).
In a bowl, mix the flour, almond powder, baking powder, and salt.
In another bowl, whisk the eggs with the sugar until the mixture becomes pale.
Add the melted butter, maple syrup, Calvados, milk, and vanilla extract.
Mix well.
Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the liquid mixture, being careful not to overmix.
Gently fold half of the apples into the batter.
Pour the batter into a round springform pan lined with parchment paper and greased.
Arrange the remaining apple slices on top.
Sprinkle with sliced almonds.
Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Baking information

Temperature: 180°C
Heat: rotary
Baking time: 40 min

As soon as the cake comes out of the oven, brush it with warm maple syrup using a pastry brush for a glossy finish and extra flavor.
Let it cool slightly before unmolding and serving.