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French Apple Invisible Cake

A light and fluffy dessert where thinly sliced apples seem to disappear into the batter, this cake is perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 6 medium medium apples (firm varieties like Golden Delicious, Pink Lady, or Honeycrisp) Peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
  • 2 large large eggs
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • ½ cup whole milk
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 2 tbsp sliced almonds (for topping) Optional for garnish
  • Powdered sugar (for dusting) Optional for serving

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Peel, core, and thinly slice the apples. Set them aside.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk the eggs together with both sugars until light and fluffy.
  3. Gently mix in the melted butter, whole milk, and vanilla extract until well combined.
  4. Sift the flour, baking powder, and a pinch of salt into the wet mixture, then whisk until smooth.
  5. Carefully fold in the thin apple slices, ensuring they are evenly distributed.
Baking
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf or square pan.
  2. Pour the apple batter mixture into the prepared pan, pressing the apples down gently.
  3. Sprinkle the sliced almonds over the top.
  4. Bake for 45 to 50 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  5. Allow the cake to cool in the pan before dusting with powdered sugar before serving.

Notes

Experiment with different apple varieties and consider adding a sprinkle of cinnamon or nutmeg for a flavor boost. This cake freezes well; wrap tightly and store in the freezer for up to a month.