French-Style Apple Rhubarb Cake
Description
Chunks of rhubarb are mixed into a very thick vanilla batter, while apples and almonds bake right on top, creating this simple French-style cake.
Ingredients
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1 1/4 cups white sugar
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1 stick butter
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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3 eggs
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1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
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2 teaspoons baking powder
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1/8 teaspoon salt
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1 1/2 cups diced rhubarb
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1 apple, thinly sliced
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1/3 cup sliced almonds, or to taste
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1 pinch white sugar, or to taste
Directions
1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a 9-inch round pan.
2
Beat 1 1/4 cups sugar and butter together using an electric mixer until well blended, light, and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, followed by vanilla extract, mixing well after each addition.
3
Turn mixer to low speed and slowly add in flour, baking powder, and salt, mixing just until combined. Fold in rhubarb.
4
Pour batter into the prepared baking pan. Smooth the top and place apple slices in a circular pattern on batter. Sprinkle almonds and additional sugar on top.
5
Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 35 to 45 minutes. Let cool, and serve warm or cold.