Apple Frangipane Cake

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This is a dense, moist, and very flavorful apple frangipane cake that is very almond-forward in a yummy way. The apples complement it nicely and I loved the crunch of the toasted almonds on top.

An apple frangipane cake sliced and topped with toasted almonds
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
50 mins
Additional Time:
1 hr 10 mins
Total Time:
2 hrs 15 mins
Servings:
12
Yield:
1 9-inch cake
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 12 servings

  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened

  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened

  • 1 (7 ounce) package almond paste

  • 1 cup white sugar

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste

  • 5 large eggs

  • 1 cup sifted cake flour

  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt

  • 2 medium Apples, raw

  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted

  • 1 tablespoon white sugar

  • ¼ cup powdered sugar, or to taste

  • 2 tablespoons toasted sliced almonds, or to taste

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round springform pan.

  2. Beat 1/2 cup plus 6 tablespoons softened butter, almond paste, and 1 cup sugar at low speed with a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, until combined. Increase speed to medium-high and beat until smooth, light, and fluffy, 3 to 4 minutes. Beat in vanilla bean paste; add eggs, 1 at a time, and beat until completely combined after each addition. Gently fold in flour and salt with a rubber spatula until just combined.

  3. Spoon mixture into the prepared springform pan. Arrange apples slices over top of batter; brush apples with melted butter and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon sugar.

  4. Bake in the preheated oven until browned and a wooden pick inserted in the center comes out clean, 50 to 55 minutes. Remove to a wire rack and cool for 10 minutes. Remove sides of pan and cool completely, about 1 hour. Dust top of cake with powdered sugar and sprinkle with toasted sliced almonds.

Recipe Tip

Be sure you purchase almond paste, not marzipan.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

374 Calories
22g Fat
41g Carbs
6g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 374
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 22g 28%
Saturated Fat 10g 52%
Cholesterol 116mg 39%
Sodium 113mg 5%
Total Carbohydrate 41g 15%
Dietary Fiber 2g 6%
Total Sugars 23g
Protein 6g 11%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 50mg 4%
Iron 2mg 9%
Potassium 128mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.