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Invisible Apple Cake Recipe

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Invisible Apple Cake is a wonderfully moist and light dessert that highlights thinly sliced Honeycrisp apples layered into a tender, subtly spiced batter. This cake is easy to prepare and perfect for showcasing fresh apples in a delicately sweet treat that almost melts in your mouth.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings

Ingredients

Apples

  • 4 Honeycrisp apples, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced (about 1.5 lbs)

Batter

  • 2 eggs
  • ⅓ cup sugar
  • ½ cup milk, warmed
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract or vanilla bean
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon (optional)

Topping (Optional)

  • Sliced almonds (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the apples: Peel, core, and thinly slice the Honeycrisp apples to about 1/8 inch thickness. Set aside.
  2. Mix the wet ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, beat the 2 eggs until they become frothy. Add the ⅓ cup sugar and continue to mix until combined. Then add the ½ cup warmed milk, 2 tablespoons melted butter, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract or scraped vanilla bean seeds. Stir until well incorporated.
  3. Combine the dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, sift together ½ cup all-purpose flour, ¼ teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and ½ teaspoon cinnamon if using.
  4. Blend dry and wet mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients while gently folding to avoid overmixing. The batter will be thin and somewhat runny; this is expected.
  5. Layer the apples and batter: Butter a cake pan and layer a third of the thinly sliced apples evenly on the bottom. Pour a third of the batter over the apples. Repeat layering apples and batter two more times finishing with batter on top. Optionally, sprinkle sliced almonds over the batter for added crunch.
  6. Bake the cake: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the cake pan in the oven and bake for 40 to 45 minutes until the top is golden, and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Cool and serve: Let the cake cool in the pan for at least 15 minutes before slicing. Serve warm or at room temperature. This cake pairs wonderfully with a dusting of powdered sugar or a dollop of whipped cream.

Notes

  • Using Honeycrisp apples provides a nice balance of sweetness and tartness, but other firm apples like Granny Smith or Fuji can also be used.
  • Do not overmix the batter to keep the cake light and tender.
  • The optional cinnamon enhances the flavor but can be omitted for a more straightforward apple taste.
  • Sliced almonds add a delightful nutty crunch if you choose to include them.
  • Warming the milk helps the butter blend smoothly into the batter.
  • Ensure that the apples are sliced thinly to achieve the signature ‘invisible’ texture where you mostly taste the apples rather than the batter.
  • Author: Madelynn
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://allyumcooks.com/invisible-apple-cake-recipe/