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**Marie-Hélène’s Apple Cake: A Simple Yet Elegant Dessert**
### The Story Behind Marie-Hélène’s Apple Cake
This cake is inspired by a traditional French recipe that hails from the kitchen of Marie-Hélène, a woman who is renowned for her straightforward, yet delicious, approach to baking. Marie-Hélène’s Apple Cake is all about quality ingredients and an unpretentious method that allows the apples to shine. There are no complicated layers or fancy frosting here; instead, it’s a simple, rustic cake that focuses on flavor and texture, making it a timeless dessert for any season.
– 4 medium apples (preferably tart varieties like Granny Smith or Braeburn)
– 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
– 2 large eggs
– 1/2 cup (120g) unsalted butter, melted
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour
– 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
– 1/4 teaspoon salt
– 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
– Powdered sugar (for dusting, optional)