A cross between a cake and a pie...this flavorful, moist cake combines a fragrant cinnamon and vanilla-scented crust with a sugary cinnamon-vanilla custard and apple filling. The cake is easier to make than it sounds from the recipe -- it's actually fairly quick once you have your apples all peeled and sliced. Also, you can make it ahead of time and refrigerate until needed. This is a very good apple dessert, the sort of homey recipe that makes French home cooking so incomparable.
erickaicorn ,If you want to get diabetes after eating something, this dessert would be it. It seemed like there was too much sugar as I was making it, and my instincts proved right when I finally tasted it. The cake part was dry too. I was definitely disappointed in this dessert.12y
amandasamuffins ,Just made this OMG! Yum. I made mine in a large rectangular tin, so it's more like a shallow tarte than a pie and it set very nicely. Thx for posting all your recipes, I'm working my way thru them all.12y
wetcanvasart ,I tried this recipe almost as a last resort. I cannot make an apple pie, it just doesn't work for me. However, I've never failed at a cake recipe. This turned out wonderfully. I've used braeburn apples and granny smith. The braeburns make a prettier cake. We all love this recipe. I will definitely be making quite a few over the holidays.12y
brettnleosmom ,My family enjoyed this dessert, though we all agreed that our favorite is still old-fashioned apple pie.12y
bacci13 ,This was a winner for sure. I thought it looked complicated but it wasn't. I used a pie plate and it was just fine. Does need lots of time to cook. Just keep sticking the knife in until it comes out dry. Enjoy.12y
lschulte ,As my daughter put it, 'that was epic.' Love it! The crust is similar to a mild cookie filled with the delicious apples and creamy custard filling. We now have a new favorite to use up all the fall apples from our tree.12y
ramcote ,Great taste Needs lots of extra cooking time for the custard to set likely due to the fact that different apples have different moisture content. Adjust recipe as needed but be patient.12y
lauren138 ,the apples tasted amazing but unfortunately mine did not set. it was a runny, soggy crusted mess. baked it until the top was brown, any longer and it would have burnt.12y
arrah ,Made this recipe according to the directions and it was heavenly. I used pink lady apples because they are crispy and not too sweet not too sour. Looked Fantastic and tasted even better. Compliments from everyone. You bet I'll make this again!13y
sweetsmile7794 ,The crust was absolutely wonderful. the recipie was far more than what i was expecting. My family finished it off in 5 minutes!! will definately do again!!14y
shaviv ,Took longer to cook than recipe suggests. I finished it off with a 10-min 'blast' at 360, which was fine, and did no harm. Excellent recipe. Made it as a birthday cake for an office party, and was devoured in a minute or two. SUbstituted Splenda dark sugar 50-50 blend for the sugar content. Served with whipped cream.14y
spoken4 ,Very nice flavor, the vanilla really comes thru. The lemon gives it a brightness. Used 6 Fuji apples, and they made a lot of juices, wasn't sure it would set, but it did. Served it with whipped cream. Will make again!14y