QUATRE-QUARTS AUX POMMES: (APPLE UPSIDE-DOWN POUND CAKE)

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I got this recipe from my French mother-in-law, although where she got it, I do not know. Anyway, I have translated the recipe and converted the measurments to US standard. I hope you all enjoy this yummy French cake as much as my family and I do!

Provided by frusakam

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 nice tart apples
15 sugar cubes
2 large eggs
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup flour
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 teaspoon baking powder

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 410°F (210°C).
  • In a non-stick saucepan, make a caramel sauce using the sugar cubes and 2 or 3 spoonfuls of water.
  • Once the caramel has reached a golden brown or"blond" color, pour in into a cake pan.
  • Tilt and rotate the pan so that the bottom is evenly covered with the caramel.
  • Peel the apples and cut them into large wedges.
  • Place the wedges onto the caramel.
  • Mix butter and sugar in a large bowl.
  • Add the eggs one at a time, then the flour and baking powder.
  • Mix well.
  • Pour batter over the apples.
  • Bake 30-40 minutes.
  • Let cool before removing from pan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 321.1, Fat 17.2, SaturatedFat 10.3, Cholesterol 111.2, Sodium 193.7, Carbohydrate 40.2, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 29.7, Protein 3.5

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