This simple cake is the perfect cake for a morning delight with a warm cup of tea or coffee
About this recipe
Here's an apple pound cake, a cake that makes everybody happy ! A crumbly pound cake with a delicious apple taste


A recipe from French pastry chef Vincent Boué, a simple recipe which will never die !



Source of the recipe
A recipe by MOF Vincent Boué found in the book "Fine French Desserts".

To purchase the book online:
The recipe is on page 407

Modifications to the original recipe
I modified only a few things...
● I multiplied the quantities to get a bigger pound cake
● I use less Sugar
● I add Apple Syrup, Vanilla Sugar, Almond Flour
● I add 1 Apple inside the cake to enhance the taste

7 inch Springform Pan
Non-stick 9-inch Springform Cake Pan
Wilton Offset Spatula
The Pound Cake
3. For the following steps: You may use either a wire whip, or a stand mixer, or an electric beater
4. Let the Butter (¾ Cup or 188 g) soften at room temperature for 30 minutes
5. Beat the Butter (¾ Cup or 188 g), the Vanilla Sugar (2 Tablespoons or 20 g) and the Sugar (½ Cup or 120 g) together
KitchenAid 7-Quart Stand Mixer
Hamilton Beach Stand Mixer
Hand Mixer
7. Sift the Flour (1 Cup or 140 g), the Almond Flour (½ Cup or 40 g) and the Baking Powder (2 teaspoons or 9 g) over the bowl
8. Mix
Sifter for Baking
Flour Sifter
Large Stainless Steel Fine Mesh Strainer
9. Peel and core the Apple (1), dice in small cubes
10. Add in and fold
11. Pour the Apple Syrup (1 tablespoon) and stir
Good Grips Y Peeler
Good Grips Swivel Peeler
13. Peel and core 1 Apple, and cut in 8 quarters
14. Place the apple quarters on the batter
15. In the center, you may place an apple slice as well
That's it ! Enjoy this pound cake !
Keep refrigerated

