Invisible Apple Cake
This beautiful French dessert is made by layering a TON of thinly sliced apples in a custard-like batter. The apples almost disappear into the cake, hence the name!
Ingredients
Directions
- 1
Preheat oven to 375˚F.
- 2
Grease and line a loaf pan with parchment paper.
- 3
Using a knife or a mandoline, slice apples into 1/8” slices.
- 4
In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder and spices.
- 5
In a separate small bowl, whisk together melted butter, milk and vanilla.
- 6
In a separate large bowl, beat eggs and sugar for 90 seconds on medium speed, until pale.
- 7
Add half of the flour mixture and mix on low speed until combined, then add the butter/milk mixture, then the remaining flour, mixing just until the batter comes together.
- 8
Add the apples to the bowl and gently toss until they are evenly coated in the batter.
- 9
Layer the apples into the prepared loaf pan. Pour any remaining batter in the pan.
- 10
Bake for ~75 minutes until golden brown around the edges and a toothpick comes out clean. It may take longer depending on how thick your apple slices are.
- 11
Let cool for at least one hour before slicing and serving.
