Invisible Apple Cake Recipe

This Invisible Apple Cake is a stunning dessert where thin apple slices seem to vanish into a tender, custard-like batter, creating a melt-in-your-mouth texture. After extensive testing, I’ve perfected this recipe to be deceptively simple, relying on a few quality ingredients to let the apple flavor shine. It’s the perfect elegant yet easy treat that will impress any guest.

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Invisible Apple Cake

  • Author: Dorothy Miller

Ingredients

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  • 3 eggs, lightly beaten
  • 2/3 cup milk, slightly warmed
  • 3 tbsp butter, melted
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 4 apples (about 2 lbs)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C) and line a 9×5" loaf pan with parchment paper.
  2. Whisk eggs, milk, butter, and vanilla together in a large bowl.
  3. Add flour, powdered sugar, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt; mix until smooth.
  4. Peel, core, and slice apples very thin; toss slices into the batter to coat evenly.
  5. Transfer apples into loaf pan, pressing down gently to remove air pockets.
  6. Pour any remaining batter over the apples and spread evenly.
  7. Bake for 50–60 minutes or until golden and set.
  8. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack for 15 minutes before slicing.

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