French Apple Cake

Hello all! Today I bring you a moist, buttery French Apple Cake with a sweet, crumbly outside texture that you will absolutely love!

This French Apple Cake is a bit different from most of the recipes you will see for French Apple Cake. I changed it slightly to fit my needs, and to what I had on hand in my kitchen. It is not made with a spring foam pan, and I did not add the rum, for other family members. If you’re avoiding alcohol, you could double up on the vanilla to compensate. If you want to add the alcohol, it really does add a little something for the taste, and makes the cake a little more interesting.

This is a good cake for breakfast or dessert, and compliments a good cup of coffee quite well. The addition of the icing, with a bit of lemon zest, is just…