Ingredients
1 cup (120 grams) all purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, at room temperature
3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar, plus more for sprinkling
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 tablespoons dark rum or brandy
2-3 medium baking apples, peeled, cored and cut into 1/2 inch cubes
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350. Grease a and line a 9-inch (23-cm) springform or regular cake pan with butter or nonstick cooking spray.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt.
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In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
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Add the eggs, one at a time beating after each addition. Beat in the vanilla and rum. Add the flour and mix until just combined. Gently fold in the apples.
- Transfer the batter to the prepared pan smoothing out the top. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon of sugar. Bake for about 40 minutes, or until a cake tester inserted in the middle comes out clean. Let the cake cool in the pan for 20 minutes. Run a knife around the side of the pan, then release the spring and remove the side. Serve the cake warm or at room temperature. Dust with confectioners’ sugar before serving.