Invisible Apple Cake Recipe
Invisible Apple Cake is a light, tender dessert where thinly sliced apples are seamlessly integrated into a delicate batter, resulting in a moist and subtly spiced cake. Easy to make and perfect for showcasing fresh apples, this cake is sweetened with powdered sugar and flavored with cinnamon and vanilla for a comforting treat.
- Author: Amaya
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50-60 minutes
- Total Time: 65-75 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Wet Ingredients
- 3 eggs, lightly beaten
- 2/3 cup milk, slightly warmed
- 3 tbsp butter, melted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
Fruit
- 4 apples, about 2 lbs (peeled, cored, and thinly sliced)
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a loaf pan with parchment paper or grease it lightly to prevent sticking.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the lightly beaten eggs, slightly warmed milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until well combined and smooth.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Sift in the flour, powdered sugar, ground cinnamon, baking powder, and salt into the wet mixture. Gently mix until the batter is smooth and fully combined without lumps.
- Prepare Apples: Peel, core, and thinly slice the apples. Toss the apple slices into the batter to coat them evenly, ensuring each slice is covered.
- Layer Apples and Batter: Arrange a layer of coated apple slices in the bottom of the prepared loaf pan. Pour the remaining batter with coated apples over this layer, distributing evenly.
- Bake the Cake: Place the loaf pan in the preheated oven and bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until the cake turns golden on top and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool Before Slicing: Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool completely in the pan before slicing. This helps the cake set and makes slicing easier and cleaner.
Notes
- Use tart apple varieties like Granny Smith for a nice balance of sweetness and acidity.
- Make sure to slice apples thinly for the ‘invisible’ apple texture.
- Allow the cake to cool completely for best slicing results.
- Serve plain, or with a dusting of powdered sugar or a dollop of whipped cream for extra indulgence.
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