Description
The French Apple Invisible Cake is a light, custard-like dessert made with thinly sliced apples suspended in a delicate batter. As it bakes, the apples blend seamlessly into the creamy base, creating an ‘invisible’ effect. It’s subtly sweet, moist, and perfect for showcasing fresh apples.
Ingredients
- 4–5 medium apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
- 2 large eggs
- 100 ml (about 1/2 cup) milk
- 30 g (2 tbsp) melted butter
- 70 g (1/3 cup) sugar
- 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 the oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease or line a 20 cm (8-inch) round cake pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs and sugar until pale and slightly thickened.
- Add milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract, whisking until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt, then add to the wet mixture. Whisk until just combined to form a thin batter.
- Fold in the thinly sliced apples, ensuring each slice is coated evenly with the batter.
- Pour the apple mixture into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 40–45 minutes or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let cool completely before unmolding. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- Use a mandoline slicer for uniformly thin apple slices.
- The cake tastes even better after chilling in the fridge for a few hours.
- Serve with a dollop of whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for extra indulgence.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: French