Invisible Apple Cake – 95-Minute Recipe
A French‑inspired cake that layers ultra‑thin apple slices in a light, custard‑like batter, giving a delicate, almost translucent dessert. Warm spices and generous apple flavor make it aromatic and fresh, perfect with a dusting of powdered sugar or a drizzle of caramel.
Recipe by Lexi Harrison & Beth Sinclair· Structured by ReelsMeals
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1 hr 35 min estimated total time for 8 servings.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ginger
- a pinch cloves
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 lb apples
Instructions
- 1Preheat the oven to 375°F (374°F). Grease a standard 9×5‑inch loaf pan and line it with parchment paper.
- 2Using a mandoline or a sharp knife, slice the apples into uniform 1/8‑inch rounds.
- 3In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves, and salt; set aside.
- 4In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, room‑temperature milk, and vanilla extract; stir until smooth.
- 5In a large mixing bowl, beat the eggs and granulated sugar on medium speed for about 90 seconds, until the mixture is pale and slightly thickened.
- 6Add half of the dry‑ingredient mixture to the egg mixture and mix on low speed just until incorporated.
- 7Pour in the butter‑milk mixture, then add the remaining dry ingredients, mixing only until the batter just comes together; avoid over‑mixing.
- 8Gently fold the sliced apples into the batter, ensuring each slice is lightly coated.
- 9Arrange the apple slices in an even layer at the bottom of the prepared loaf pan, then pour any remaining batter over the top, smoothing the surface.
- 10Bake for 70–75 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- 11Allow the cake to cool in the pan for at least 2 hours; if it still feels moist, transfer it to the refrigerator for an additional 2–3 hours to set before slicing.
- 12Slice, dust with powdered sugar if desired, and serve plain or with whipped cream or caramel sauce.
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Uniform apple slices
Slice the apples into 1/8‑inch rounds.
Egg‑sugar beating time
Beat eggs and granulated sugar for about 90 seconds until the mixture is pale and slightly thickened.
Avoid over‑mixing
Mix the batter only until the dry ingredients are just incorporated.
Cool before slicing
Let the cake cool in the pan for at least 2 hours before removing or refrigerating.
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- How long does it take to make Invisible Apple Cake?
- About 1 hour 35 minutes in total: 20 minutes of prep and 1 hour 15 minutes of cooking.
- How many servings does this Invisible Apple Cake recipe make?
- This recipe makes 8 servings as written; ingredient quantities on this page can be scaled.
- Where does this Invisible Apple Cake recipe come from?
- It was shared by Lexi Harrison & Beth Sinclair on instagram.com. ReelsMeals structured the original post into this step-by-step card; the original is linked above.