Description
The French Apple Invisible Cake is a delicate, custard-like dessert where paper-thin apple slices are enveloped in a light batter. As it bakes, the apples blend seamlessly into the creamy base, creating an ‘invisible’ appearance with layers that melt in your mouth. Perfect with coffee or tea.
Ingredients
- 4–5 medium apples (Granny Smith, Fuji, or Honeycrisp)
- 2 large eggs
- 70 g (1/3 cup) granulated sugar
- 30 g (2 tbsp) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- 100 ml (1/2 cup) milk
- 70 g (1/2 cup) all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
- Powdered sugar, for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease and line an 8-inch (20 cm) round cake pan with parchment paper.
- Peel, core, and thinly slice the apples using a mandoline or sharp knife. Set aside.
- In a bowl, whisk together the eggs and sugar until pale and slightly thickened.
- Add melted butter, milk, and vanilla extract. Mix until combined.
- Sift in flour, baking powder, and salt. Whisk gently until smooth and lump-free — the batter will be thin.
- Add the sliced apples to the batter, coating each piece thoroughly.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared pan, pressing gently to compact the apples evenly.
- Bake for 40–45 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let cool completely, then dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- Use a mandoline slicer for ultra-thin, even apple slices.
- For added warmth, mix 1/2 tsp cinnamon into the batter.
- Chill before serving for a firmer, more custard-like texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: French