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june S.
November 24, 2019
Baked the cake and it came out like the picture and tasted the way it was described. Definitely something I will make again. Delicious and not heavy at all. I think it is pretty enough with the powdered sugar to be part of a dessert table for those who want something lighter. I enjoy your recipes and tips. Keep it up!
Ellen D.
November 18, 2019
Emma, myself and my guests loved this recipe. Two questions - I made it in a 10 inch pan because I was not paying attention. If I make it again in a 10 inch, what proportions would you recommend? Also, I have gluten free guests coming soon - what flour would you recommend in place of the white whole wheat for a similar consistency? Thank you!
Donna F.
November 18, 2019
I wanted to like this easy apple cake, but I did not (and neither did my family). Although I am fond of earthy, not so sweet cakes, this one felt like it came out of the depression. It needed something and would benefit from being baked in a loaf and smeared with cream cheese. It was so bland and rudimentary, as to be boring and unsatifying.
Ronnie
August 28, 2021
I make a pear cake that's a similar concept (but uses white flour and sugar). Adding chocolate chips (great with pears and apples) takes it from bland to great. It's almost like a baked Dutch Baby. Great for brunch.
Sarah
November 16, 2019
I made it, so delicious. Next time I will add some blueberry to it, I don't know why but I just thought its gonna add a depth of flavor.
Nancy G.
November 16, 2019
I love apples but don't like overly sweet desserts. How much can I decrease the one cup of sugar before it affects the overall texture of the cake?
Emma L.
November 17, 2019
Hi Nancy! I don't like overly sweet desserts either and, in my opinion, this isn't—especially if you serve it with unsweetened whipped cream, sour cream, or crème fraîche. If you want to reduce the sugar, I would start by taking out a couple tablespoons and going from there.
RaquelO
October 7, 2019
Can this be made with Gluten-free flour?
Emma L.
October 8, 2019
Hi, not sure! Curious to hear if anyone has tried that with this recipe. I imagine your best bet would be an all-purpose gluten-free blend.
Vicki L.
January 31, 2020
I just made it with half whole wheat and half almond flour .I also added 2 tsp of apple pie baking spice and 1/2 cup apple pie moonshine soaked and drained raisins and 1/2 cupped chopped pecans...Yummo!
Jaclyn T.
September 29, 2019
I made these into cupcakes with a healing tablespoon of cinnamon! So delicious for a small snack! I only baked them for 50 minutes and they were moist and cooked through perfectly,!
Emma L.
September 30, 2019
Cupcakes sound adorable! Awesome to hear that the recipe translated well to that pan.
susanbw
September 29, 2019
This cake was a huge disappointment. It's more like a Dutch Baby, baked in the oven. It is easy, but not delicious. Rather flat taste and doughy. I followed the recipe exactly.
Don't waste your apples on this recipe.
Don't waste your apples on this recipe.
Emma L.
September 30, 2019
Hi Susanbw, sorry to hear that! The cake shouldn't resemble a Dutch baby at all, so it sounds like something went awry—maybe the eggs weren't at room temp or beaten fully enough? Wish I could offer more insight, but we didn't encounter an issue like this during our recipe tests.
preetika
September 25, 2019
Would this work with pears instead of apples? I am a sucker for a good pear dessert always!
Emma L.
September 26, 2019
Hello! I haven't tried this with pears yet, but I've been wanting to. I bet it would be great—if you give it a try, please let me know what you think.
Ronnie
August 28, 2021
Very similar pear cake is great. You could probably switch the flour and sugar.
Fresh Pear Cake
3 firm, ripe (about 1 1/2 lb. total) pears, peeled, cored and sliced
2 large eggs
1 cup sugar
½ cup milk (any kind of milk works)
1½ cups flour
½ cup chocolate chips, optional
1-2 T butter
Preheat oven to 350°. Lightly butter and flour a 9 inch round cake pan or quiche pan.
With an electric mixer, blend 2 large eggs, 1 cup sugar, and 1/2 cup milk
Add flour and mix until smooth. Gently fold half of pears into batter. Add chocolate chips if using
Spoon batter into prepared pan, smoothing surface. Arrange remaining pears in a fan pattern over top of batter. Dot with 1 to 2 tablespoons butter or margarine.
Bake on bottom rack until cake is golden brown, about 55 minutes. Cool and sprinkle with confectioners sugar, if desired.
Fresh Pear Cake
3 firm, ripe (about 1 1/2 lb. total) pears, peeled, cored and sliced
2 large eggs
1 cup sugar
½ cup milk (any kind of milk works)
1½ cups flour
½ cup chocolate chips, optional
1-2 T butter
Preheat oven to 350°. Lightly butter and flour a 9 inch round cake pan or quiche pan.
With an electric mixer, blend 2 large eggs, 1 cup sugar, and 1/2 cup milk
Add flour and mix until smooth. Gently fold half of pears into batter. Add chocolate chips if using
Spoon batter into prepared pan, smoothing surface. Arrange remaining pears in a fan pattern over top of batter. Dot with 1 to 2 tablespoons butter or margarine.
Bake on bottom rack until cake is golden brown, about 55 minutes. Cool and sprinkle with confectioners sugar, if desired.
Nancy
September 25, 2019
Emma - haven't tried it yet, but looks easy and delicious. Side note: it sounds like a cousin of calfoutis, very fruit-heavy and moist. Just add some milk, move the eggs around a bit and you've got that classic French dessert.
Emma L.
September 25, 2019
Hey Nancy, thanks! It does have some similarities to a clafoutis—lots of fruit, super simple batter, both quick to come together!
Cookrose
November 22, 2019
Agreed. I don't know for sure what you're going to end up with if you adhere to this recipe's ingredients and technique, but it won't be cake.
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