Master the Magic: Irresistible Invisible Apple Cake Recipe You’ll Love!
Bake the invisible apple cake, a delightful and visually fascinating recipe. Our guide walks you through creating this showstopper dessert.
Equipment
- 9x5-inch loaf pan
- Mandoline slicer (for thin apple slices)
Ingredients
- 2 pounds about 5–6 medium Honeycrisp or Fuji apples, thinly sliced
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 4 tablespoons melted salted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon allspice
- 1/4 teaspoon cardamom
- 3/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
Instructions
- Prepare Apples: Thinly slice apples to 1/16-inch thickness using a mandoline. Toss with lemon juice to prevent browning.
- Make Batter: Whisk eggs and sugar until pale. Add melted butter, milk, and vanilla. Sift in flour, baking powder, and spices. Mix until smooth.
- Layer Cake: Alternate layers of apple slices and batter in a greased loaf pan, starting and ending with apples.
- Bake: Bake at 375°F for 65–70 minutes until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool: Let cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve: Dust with powdered sugar and serve with vanilla ice cream or caramel sauce.
Notes
- For a gluten-free version, use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Reheat slices in the oven at 325°F for 10 minutes to restore freshness.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 331kcalCarbohydrates: 56gProtein: 5gFat: 11gFiber: 3g
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