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Pommé Cake

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# **Pommé Cake: A Traditional Apple Delight**

If you love rustic, comforting desserts, **Pommé Cake** is a must-try. This **French-inspired apple cake** is rich, moist, and bursting with warm flavors, making it perfect for cozy gatherings, afternoon tea, or a sweet breakfast treat.

This cake gets its name from “pommé,” the French word for apple, and stays true to its name with a generous amount of **fresh apples** folded into a lightly spiced, buttery batter. Whether you enjoy it warm with a dollop of whipped cream or on its own with a cup of coffee, **Pommé Cake** is a simple yet elegant dessert that showcases the natural sweetness of apples.

## **Why You’ll Love Pommé Cake**

✔ **Easy to Make** – No complicated techniques, just mix and bake!
✔ **Packed with Apples** – A great way to use fresh, seasonal apples.
✔ **Lightly Spiced & Buttery** – A warm, comforting flavor in every bite.
✔ **Perfect for Any Occasion** – Great for breakfast, dessert, or a coffee break.

## **Ingredients for Pommé Cake**

### **For the Cake:**
– 2 large **apples**, peeled, cored, and diced (use Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Golden Delicious)
– 1 ½ cups **all-purpose flour**
– 1 teaspoon **baking powder**
– ½ teaspoon **baking soda**
– ½ teaspoon **salt**
– 1 teaspoon **cinnamon**
– ¼ teaspoon **nutmeg** (optional, for extra warmth)
– ½ cup **unsalted butter**, softened
– ¾ cup **granulated sugar**
– 2 large **eggs**
– 1 teaspoon **vanilla extract**
– ½ cup **whole milk** or buttermilk

### **For the Topping (Optional):**
– 2 tablespoons **brown sugar**
– ½ teaspoon **cinnamon**
– 1 tablespoon **melted butter**

## **How to Make Pommé Cake**

### **Step 1: Prepare the Apples**
1. Peel, core, and dice the apples into small chunks.
2. If you like extra flavor, toss them in a teaspoon of **cinnamon and a little sugar**. Set aside.

### **Step 2: Mix the Dry Ingredients**
1. In a bowl, whisk together the **flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg**.

### **Step 3: Cream the Butter and Sugar**
1. In a separate large bowl, beat the **butter and sugar** together until light and fluffy (about **2 minutes**).
2. Add the **eggs one at a time**, beating well after each addition.
3. Mix in the **vanilla extract**.

### **Step 4: Combine the Ingredients**
1. Gradually add the **dry ingredients** to the butter mixture, alternating with the **milk**, and mix until just combined.
2. Gently fold in the diced **apples**.

### **Step 5: Bake the Cake**
1. Preheat the oven to **350°F (175°C)**. Grease a **9-inch round cake pan** or loaf pan.
2. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
3. If using the topping, mix the **brown sugar and cinnamon**, sprinkle it over the batter, and drizzle with melted butter.
4. Bake for **35-40 minutes**, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

**Step 6: Cool and Serve**
– Let the cake cool in the pan for **10 minutes**, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
– Serve warm or at room temperature with whipped cream, vanilla ice cream, or a dusting of powdered sugar.

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