French-Style Apple Rhubarb Cake

Chunks of rhubarb are mixed into a very thick vanilla batter, while apples and almonds bake right on top, creating this simple French-style cake.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 35 mins
• Total Time: 50 mins
• Calories: 384 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 eggs
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 stick butter
• 1 apple, thinly sliced
• 1 pinch white sugar, or to taste
• 0.125 teaspoon salt
• 1.25 cups white sugar
• 1.5 cups diced rhubarb
• 1.6666667461395 cups all-purpose flour
• 0.33333334326744 cup sliced almonds, or to taste

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a 9-inch round pan.

Step 2

Beat 1 1/4 cups sugar and butter together using an electric mixer until well blended, light, and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, followed by vanilla extract, mixing well after each addition.

Step 3

Turn mixer to low speed and slowly add in flour, baking powder, and salt, mixing just until combined. Fold in rhubarb.

Step 4

Pour batter into the prepared baking pan. Smooth the top and place apple slices in a circular pattern on batter. Sprinkle almonds and additional sugar on top.

Step 5

Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 35 to 45 minutes. Let cool, and serve warm or cold.