What is a French apple cake?

Table of Contents:

1. What is a French apple cake?
2. What are the best apples to use in a fresh apple cake?
3. Can you freeze apple cake?
4. How long does Apple Cake keep?
5. Should you keep apple cake in the fridge?

What is a French apple cake?

French baking is known for its simplicity. They keep things simple using fresh, high-quality ingredients. This French Apple Cake is just that — a buttery vanilla cake studded with caramelized sweet apples and dusted with powdered sugar and topped with a freshly whipped cream.

What are the best apples to use in a fresh apple cake?

The key to a great apple cake is to use a diverse variety of apples for a mix of textures and flavors: sweet, tart, crisp, and soft. To get the best bang for your apple cake buck, try mixing Honeycrisp and Granny Smith if you prefer your cake more tart, or for a sweeter experience, go with Gala or Fuji.

Can you freeze apple cake?

Can apple cake be frozen? You can freeze this cake for up to 3 months. Once baked, cool it completely then wrap it tightly in plastic wrap.

How long does Apple Cake keep?

The cake is very moist and can be stored in an airtight container in a cool place for 2 to 3 days, or in the fridge for up to 5 days. In warm climates it is better to store the cake in the fridge. The cake can be removed from the fridge an hour before serving to let it come back to room temperature.

Should you keep apple cake in the fridge?

Does apple cake need to be refrigerated? This apple cake recipe is very moist and loaded with fresh apples, so you'll want to keep it in the fridge or it will go bad quickly. In the refrigerator, this fresh apple cake should last 4-5 days.