It has been an  interesting week, French Boyfriend has reopened his antique shop as a result of the covid-19 restrictions being lifted and we have had our first covid-19 vaccinations,  I feel happy that we have had them and in a month we will have the second shot.As a reward I asked French Boyfriend if he would like me to bake him something. He is in the process of finishing a flourless chocolate cake so I knew it would be something that does not contain chocolate.How about a French Apple Cake I suggested, does it contain rum was his reponse. End result, ine very yummy cake filled with rum flavoured buttery apples.Gâteau aux pommesServings: 6-8Prep Time: 20 MinutesCook Time: 40 MinutesTotal Time: 1 Hour
INGREDIENTS1 cup all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking powder1/4 teaspoon salt115 grams (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, at room temperature2/3 cup granulated sugar, plus more for sprinkling over cake2 large eggs or 3 small eggs1 teaspoon vanilla extract3 tablespoons dark rum2 large baking apples, peeled, cored and cut into 1/2-inch cubes (3-1/2 - 4 cups chopped)Confectioners' sugar (optional), for decorating cakeINSTRUCTIONS1. Preheat the oven to 175°C/ 350°F and set an oven rack in the middle position. Grease a 9-inch springform or regular cake pan with butter or nonstick cooking spray. If using a regular cake pan, line the bottom of the pan with parchment paper and grease again.2. In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt.3. Using a handh...