Rustic Apple Cake

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Rustic Apple Cake is one of those simple, comforting desserts that always makes you feel at home. The cake is light and fluffy, with tender, sweet apples in every bite, perfectly balanced by a touch of cinnamon and a hint of lemon. What I love most about it is how easy it is to make—no fancy techniques, just a few simple ingredients and a little time. It’s the kind of cake that fills your kitchen with warmth and cozy memories, whether you're sharing it with family or enjoying a quiet moment to yourself. It’s the kind of dessert that always hits the spot.

Ingredients:

Name	Metric	US
Corn Flour	50 gr	1/3 cup
Rice Flour	50 gr	1/3 cup
Eggs	4	4
Coconut Sugar	30 gr	1 1/2 tablespoons	or 2 tbsp honey. Feel free to adjust the sweetness according to your taste.
Baking Powder	6 gr	1 teaspoon
Apples, cored and thinly sliced	300 gr	3	It's about 3-4 medium apples. Make sure to use ripe apples.
Lemon Juice, optional	15 ml	1 tablespoon	The lemon juice not only keeps the apples looking fresh but also adds a subtle brightness to the flavor.

Optional Ingredients :

	6 gr / 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
	6 gr / 1 tsp Ground Cinnamon

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Line an 8-inch (20 cm) baking dish with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
Wash, core, and slice your apples into thin wedges. Place the slices in a bowl and drizzle them with lemon juice to prevent browning. Set aside.
In a mixing bowl, beat the eggs for about 5 minutes until they triple in volume and become light and frothy.
In a separate bowl, mix the rice flour, corn flour, baking powder, and coconut sugar (if using honey, add it to the egg mixture).
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the egg mixture, folding gently to keep the batter airy.
Pour half of the batter into the prepared dish, layer in half of the apple slices, and pour the remaining batter on top. Arrange the remaining apple slices in a pretty pattern on top of the batter for a rustic, charming look.
Place in the oven and bake for 40 minutes or until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Let the cake cool for a few minutes, then slice and serve. It’s delightful as is or with a dusting of powdered sugar!