Quatre-quarts aux Pommes
A heartwarming French cake with a delightful apple flavor, reminiscent of childhood memories and family gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 eggs
- 4 ounces granulated sugar (or brown sugar)
- 4 ounces unsalted butter (or coconut oil)
- 4 ounces all-purpose flour (or gluten-free blend)
- 2 apples, peeled and diced
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- A pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare the pan by greasing an 8-inch loaf pan with butter or lining it with parchment paper.
- Melt the butter in a small saucepan or microwave until liquid, then let it cool slightly.
- Mix the eggs and sugar in a large mixing bowl until pale and fluffy, about 4-5 minutes.
- Add the melted butter to the egg and sugar mixture, folding it in gently.
- Incorporate the sifted flour, baking powder, and salt into the wet ingredients without overmixing.
- Add the diced apples and fold them into the batter.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For an extra touch, serve with powdered sugar, whipped cream, or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
Keywords: quatre-quarts, apple cake, French dessert, nostalgic recipe, family recipe