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Apple Rum Cake Recipe

This cake is loaded with an abundance of apples nestled in a soft, buttery cake. It is a cake that is as simple in its look as it is in the process to create it – but there is nothing simple about the flavor!
5 from 12 votes
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Resting Time: 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 10
Calories 285 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1 ½ Cups All Purpose Flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoons Baking Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
  • 1 Tablespoon Dark Rum (add an extra tablespoon if you want a strong rum flavor)
  • ¾ Cup Butter (room temperature)
  • ⅔ Cup Granulated Sugar
  • 3 Large Eggs Room temperature
  • 2 Medium Apples cored, peeled and chopped in ½" cubes
  • 1 Tablespoon Lemon Juice
  • 2 Tablespoons Granluated Sugar (for sprinkling top of cake prior to baking)
  • 1 Medium Red Apple, sliced thinly - do not peel optional for layering on top of cake

Instructions
 

Cake:

  • Preheat oven to 350°
  • Prepare apples by coring, peeling and chopping into ½" cubes. Toss in a tablespoon of lemon juice.
  • Prepare a 9" round cake pan by lining the bottom with parchment paper or greasing the pan.
  • Whisk flour, baking powder, salt and cinnamon in a small bowl.
  • Place butter and granulated sugar in bowl of a stand mixer. Using the paddle attachment, begin mixing butter and sugar until light and fluffy (2 - 4 minutes), scraping bowl occasionally. Note: a hand mixer may also be used.
  • Add room temperature eggs, one at a time, scraping bowl between each addition. Mix on medium-low speed until eggs are well incorporated.
  • Add rum and mix for approximately 30 seconds,
  • Add flour mixture and mix on low speed until just combined.
  • Stir chopped apples into cake batter by hand.
  • Pour cake batter into prepared pan and smooth the top lightly with spatula.
  • Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar evenly over top of cake.
  • Optional: Place apple slices in a spiral pattern on top of cake batter.
  • Bake for 40 - 50 minutes at 350°. The cake top will be a golden color and a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake will come out clean when the cake is done.
  • Place cake on a rack and allow to cool completely before unmolding (approximately 40 minutes).
  • If desired, sprinkle confectioners' sugar over top of cake after unmolding.

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Nutrition

Calories: 285kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 2gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 37mgSodium: 523mgPotassium: 86mgFiber: 2gSugar: 22gVitamin A: 456IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 49mgIron: 1mg
Keyword apple rum cake, apple spiced rum cake, easy apple cake recipe, french apple cake
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