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French Caramel Apple Cake

This delicious French Caramel Apple Cake couldn't be easier with a simple microwave caramel sauce, a one-bowl, no-mixer cake recipe and no need to even peel the apples!

Course Dessert
Cuisine American, French
Keyword Caramel Apple Cake
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings 12
Calories 242 kcal
Author Chris Scheuer

Ingredients

For the apple topping:

For the cake:

  • ½ cup plain yogurt or Greek yogurt
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup neutral-flavored oil sunflower, grape seed, canola oil, etc.

Instructions

For the prep:

  1. Preheat the oven to 350˚F (175˚C). Spray a 9-inch round cake pan (with at least 2-inch tall sides) with baking spray. Line bottom of the pan with parchment paper and spray parchment paper lightly. Set aside.

For the apple topping:

  1. Pour ½ cup of caramel sauce into the prepared pan. Tilt the pan to cover the bottom of the pan. Sprinkle with the cinnamon then add the diced apple in an even layer. Apples should cover the caramel sauce.

For the cake:

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together the yogurt, sugar, eggs and vanilla until the mixture is smooth. Add the baking powder and salt. Whisk to combine. Add the all-purpose flour. Whisk to combine. It’s okay if there are a few lumps. You’ll work them out after you add the oil.
  2. Add the oil and stir well. At first, it may seem to separate, but keep stirring till nice and smooth.

  3. Pour the batter into prepared pan. Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the cake feels springy to the touch in the center and a toothpick or cake tester inserted into the center comes out clean. Cover loosely with foil if getting too brown near the end and cake is still not done. The best way to test if a cake is done is to use an instant thermometer. The internal temp should be 205-210˚F.
  4. Cool for 10 minutes in the pan then invert the pan onto a plate or platter. Give the pan a firm little shake. You should hear the cake drop onto the plate. Slowly and carefully lift the pan off of the cake. Give a little shout of joy when you see the beautiful cake.
  5. This part is optional, but I like to do it. Use a pastry brush a little of the extra caramel sauce around the edges of the cake. Serve warm or at room temperature with a dollop of whipped cream or ice cream and extra caramel sauce, if desired.

Recipe Notes

See Café Tips above in the post for more detailed instructions and tips.

Nutritional information does not include the caramel sauce. See that recipe for its nutritional info.

Nutrition Facts
French Caramel Apple Cake
Amount Per Serving
Calories 242 Calories from Fat 99
% Daily Value*
Fat 11g17%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Cholesterol 41mg14%
Sodium 117mg5%
Potassium 143mg4%
Carbohydrates 34g11%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 20g22%
Protein 4g8%
Vitamin A 76IU2%
Vitamin C 1mg1%
Calcium 50mg5%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.