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French Apple Invisible Cake


Description

A magical dessert featuring thinly sliced apples and a light batter that creates an ‘invisible’ texture, perfect for autumn gatherings.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 6 medium apples (firm variety like Golden Delicious, Pink Lady, or Honeycrisp)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup (50 g) granulated sugar
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup (60 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 cup (120 ml) whole milk
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt
  • 2 tbsp sliced almonds (for topping)
  • Powdered sugar (for dusting)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a loaf pan or an 8×8-inch square pan with parchment paper.
  2. Peel, core, and slice the apples very thinly. Place slices in a large bowl and set aside.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs with both sugars until pale and slightly fluffy, about 1–2 minutes.
  4. Add melted butter, milk, and vanilla to the egg-sugar mixture and whisk until combined.
  5. Sift in the flour, baking powder, and pinch of salt. Whisk gently until smooth.
  6. Fold the apple slices into the batter, ensuring each slice is coated.
  7. Pour the mixture into the prepared pan, pressing lightly to arrange apples into neat layers.
  8. Sprinkle the sliced almonds over the top.
  9. Bake for 45–50 minutes, or until golden brown and a skewer inserted comes out mostly clean.
  10. Remove from oven and cool completely in the pan before slicing. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Notes

Serve with crème fraîche, vanilla ice cream, or a drizzle of honey for enhanced flavor.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 50 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: French

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 203
  • Sugar: 24.5g
  • Sodium: 70mg
  • Fat: 5.8g
  • Saturated Fat: 2.6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3.2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 36g
  • Fiber: 3.7g
  • Protein: 3.6g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg
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