Le fameux gâteau de grand-mère hyper moelleux aux pommes et cannelle

Ingredients

• 4 Apples (firm apples such as Granny Smith or Golden, peeled, cored and cut into bite‑size pieces)
• 150 g Granulated Sugar (divided: 2 tbsp for apples, remainder for batter)
• 1 tsp Ground Cinnamon (for seasoning the apples)
• 3 Eggs (large, at room temperature)
• 100 ml Vegetable Oil (or melted unsalted butter; neutral flavor)
• 200 g All‑Purpose Flour (sifted)
• 1 tsp Baking Powder (leavening agent)
• 1 pinch Fleur de Sel (enhances flavor)
• 50 ml Milk (any type – dairy or plant based)
• 1 tbsp Brown Sugar (Cassonade) (sprinkled on top for caramelized finish)

Instructions

1. Prepare the apples

   Peel, core and cut the 4 apples into bite‑size pieces. Place them in a bowl, add 2 tbsp granulated sugar and 1 tsp ground cinnamon, then toss to coat evenly.

   Time: PT5M

2. Pre‑cook the apples

   Cover the bowl and microwave the apple mixture for 2 minutes on high. Stir once halfway through.

   Time: PT2M

3. Whisk sugar and eggs

   In a clean mixing bowl, combine the remaining granulated sugar with the 3 eggs. Whisk vigorously until the mixture becomes pale and slightly fluffy.

   Time: PT5M

4. Incorporate oil (or melted butter)

   Slowly drizzle the 100 ml vegetable oil (or melted butter) into the egg‑sugar mixture while whisking continuously.

   Time: PT2M

5. Add dry ingredients and milk

   Sift the 200 g flour together with 1 tsp baking powder and a pinch of fleur de sel. Fold the dry mixture into the wet batter, then pour in the 50 ml milk. Stir just until smooth; a few lumps are okay.

   Time: PT5M

6. Fold in the pre‑cooked apples

   Reserve a handful of the softened apple pieces for topping. Gently fold the remaining apples into the batter using a spatula.

   Time: PT3M

7. Prepare the cake pan

   Grease the 20 cm round cake pan with a little oil or butter and lightly dust with flour, or line with parchment paper.

   Time: PT3M

8. Transfer batter and add topping

   Pour the batter into the prepared pan, smooth the top, then scatter the reserved apple pieces and sprinkle 1 tbsp brown sugar over the surface.

   Time: PT2M

9. Bake the cake

   Place the pan in the pre‑heated oven and bake at 180°C for 50 minutes, or until a skewer inserted in the centre comes out clean and the top is golden.

   Time: PT50M

   Temperature: 180°C

10. Cool and serve

    Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a cooling rack. Serve warm or at room temperature.

    Time: PT10M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

250

Protein

3 g

Carbohydrates

35 g

Fat

10 g

Fiber

2 g