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Fresh mini Apple Cake served with Cinnamon Gelato and an Apple Cider Glaze |
Fresh Mini Apple Cakes
3/4 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
pinch of salt
4 large apples, all different varieties
2 large eggs
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3 tablespoons spiced rum
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
8 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place 3 mini cake pans on a baking sheets. Set aside.
Whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt. Set aside.
Peel the apples, cut them in half to remove the core and slice into 1 to 2 inch chunks.
In a medium mixing bowl whisk the eggs until foamy. Add the sugar and whisk until blended. Add the rum and vanilla and whisk to combine. Add half the flour and once blended, add half the melted butter. Repeat by adding the remaining flour gently whisking until combined, then add the remaining melted butter. Do not beat but gently fold in the apples with a rubber spatula. Divide the batter between the three baking pans. Using a table knife, poke the batter to help distribute the apples evenly.
Bake for 60 minutes or until the top is lightly browned and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Remove the cakes to a cooling rack and gently run a blunt knife around the outside edge to loosen the sides. Cool completely in the paper baking pans.
Store at room temperature, May be served slightly warm. Apple cake may also be baked in a 8″ greased spring form pan.
(Recipe adapted from Marie-Helene as written by Dorie Greenspan)
Apple Cider Glaze:
1 cup apple cider
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon pure Vanilla extract
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar
Add the apple cider to a medium saucepan. Heat on high until it comes to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium or medium-low to maintain a gentle boil. Cook for 20 minutes or until the cider is reduced in half. Remove from the heat and add the cinnamon, vanilla and butter. Whisk in the powdered sugar until smooth. When ready to serve, drizzle over fresh apple cakes or ice cream.
(Glaze recipe adapted from Simply Recipes)
Wendy says
We always have an apple dessert for Thanksgiving because apples are my husband's favorite, but with all of the other cooking/baking going on, the apple dessert is usually something super easy like an apple crumble/betty. When I saw these apple-y cakes I knew we had to try them. They were a huge hit! I am afraid there will be no going back to apple crumble next year! 🙂 Thanks, Tricia! (and an
Kari Lindsay says
I love that these cakes are chocked full of apples, I feel less guilty eating a dessert that's mostly fruit! Loving those little paper liners.
Anna and Liz Recipes says
Ahhhh what a perfect dessert for the holidays. Thanks Tricia! We love the individual mini sizes too!<br />Thanks for the recipe. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving! Hugs and kisses, Anna and Liz
Anna and Liz Recipes says
AHHHh what a fabulous dessert for the holidays! Not to mention, perfect portion sizes. Love it Tricia!<br />Have a wonderful Thanksgiving., hugs and kisses, xxoo Anna and Liz
Sue/the view from great island says
What a perfect dessert, these are adorable!
Abbe@This is How I Cook says
Oh Tricia. These are gorgeous! I would be very happy is someone gifted them to me! Love those those little paper liners, too! Please have a great Thanksgiving with your wonderful family!
ela@GrayApron says
Beautiful little shapes! Perfection!
SavoringTime in the Kitchen says
Theses look so delicious, especially with all of the 'extras'!
Angie Schneider says
They look divine, esp. when drizzled with apple cider glaze, Tricia. Love the apple-ring shape 🙂
Linda says
These are so adorable! I love the idea of gifting sweets to friends! I don't think anyone turns down a homemade gift of love! The drizzle of caramel definitely puts it over the top!
Chris Scheuer says
So fun, pretty and delicious looking Tricia. Apple desserts get me every time and when you add caramel I'm just over the moon! I love that shot with the caramel pouring!
Daniela Grimburg says
What a cute give away , these little apple cakes do not only look fantastic, I'm sure they taste even better!<br />Great idea, thanks for sharing.
Tanna at The Brick Street Bungalow says
Those are the cutest little cakes I've ever seen. I love those mini cake pans, too. I know all of your regular "receivers" are looking forward to their Christmas treats!! Wishing you and yours a wonderful Thanksgiving, Tricia!! blessings and hugs ~ tanna