French Apple Cake

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.

2. 2

   In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

3. 3

   In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.

4. 4

   Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.

5. 5

   Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.

6. 6

   Peel, core, and dice the apples into small cubes. Gently fold the apples into the batter.

7. 7

   Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.

8. 8

   Bake in the preheated oven for 40-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

9. 9

   Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

10. 10

    Serve the cake warm or at room temperature, optionally dusted with powdered sugar.