Description
Invisible Apple Cake is a light, custardy dessert featuring layers of paper-thin apple slices held together by a delicate batter. Named for how the apples “disappear” into the batter during baking, this cake is simple to prepare and perfect for showcasing seasonal apples.
Ingredients
- Apples (Golden Delicious or Fuji): 6 medium-sized, peeled and thinly sliced
- Eggs: 2 large
- Granulated Sugar: 1/4 cup (50g)
- Milk: 1/2 cup (120ml)
- Unsalted Butter: 2 tbsp, melted
- All-Purpose Flour: 1/2 cup (65g)
- Baking Powder: 1 tsp
- Vanilla Extract: 1 tsp
- Pinch of Salt
- Powdered Sugar (optional): For dusting
Instructions
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Preheat and Prepare:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper. -
Prepare the Apples:
Peel and core the apples, then slice them as thinly as possible (use a mandoline if available). Set aside. -
Make the Batter:
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs and sugar until pale and frothy.
- Stir in the milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
- Sift in the flour, baking powder, and salt. Whisk until smooth and lump-free.
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Combine Apples and Batter:
- Add the thinly sliced apples to the batter, ensuring every slice is well-coated.
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Assemble and Bake:
- Pour the apple mixture into the prepared pan, arranging the slices evenly.
- Gently press down to compact the layers.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Cool and Serve:
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- Use firm apples that hold their shape, like Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Golden Delicious.
- Thin, even apple slices are key to achieving the cake’s “invisible” texture.
- For a caramelized finish, sprinkle a tablespoon of sugar on top before baking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 140 kcal
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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