Ingredients
- 3 large apples, peeled and diced
- 1 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon cardamom
- ½ cup butter, room temperature
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2eggs
- 1 1/2 tablespoons dark rum
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, for topping
How To Make Parisian Apple Cake
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and grease an 8×8-inch baking dish.
- Place diced apples in a medium-sized mixing bowl and pour apple cider vinegar over the top, then toss to coat.
- In another large bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and cardamom.
- In a separate large mixing bowl, add butter, ½ cup granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and airy. Mix in eggs one at a time, followed by the rum and vanilla.
- Slowly mix in flour mixture until just combined, then fold in the diced apples.
- Transfer to the prepared baking dish and sprinkle remaining granulated sugar over the top.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cake to cool before slicing for best results.