Description
A delightful dessert that combines layers of thinly sliced apples with a light batter, creating a visually appealing and flavorful cake.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 medium apples (firm, crisp variety like Golden Delicious, Pink Lady, or Honeycrisp)
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- ½ cup (60 g) all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ 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
- Peel, core, and slice the apples very thinly and set aside in a large bowl.
- In another bowl, whisk the eggs with both sugars until light and fluffy.
- Add the melted butter, milk, and vanilla to the egg mixture and mix well.
- Sift in the flour, baking powder, and salt, and whisk until smooth.
- Gently fold the apple slices into the batter until all slices are coated.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a loaf pan or square pan with parchment paper.
- Pour the apple mixture into the pan, pressing lightly to arrange the apples in neat layers.
- Sprinkle the sliced almonds on top.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until golden brown and set.
- Let the cake cool completely before slicing and dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
Serve at room temperature or slightly warm, with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream. For extra flavor, add a sprinkle of cinnamon.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: apple cake, French dessert, invisible cake, easy dessert, baking