# France's invisible apple cake

- Servings: 1 loaf
- Category: Dessert
- Difficulty: easy
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- not specified sugar
- 1 whole vanilla bean
- not specified eggs
- not specified flour
- not specified baking powder
- not specified salt
- not specified granny smith apples
- not specified tbsp apple jelly

## Instructions

1. Mix sugar, vanilla bean seeds, eggs, flour, baking powder, and salt together in a bowl until smooth.
2. Peel and thinly slice the apples using a mandoline, ensuring you wear a cut-resistant glove.
3. Add a portion of the apple slices to the batter and toss to combine.
4. Let the mixture stand for 15 minutes to allow the apples to release liquid and loosen the batter.
5. Layer the apple mixture into a parchment-lined loaf pan, leveling as you go.
6. Shingle the remaining apple slices on top and pour the remaining batter over the surface.
7. Bake at 350 degrees for 90 minutes.
8. Brush the finished cake with apple jelly for shine.
9. Let the cake cool completely before slicing.

## Equipment

- whisk
- mixing bowl
- peeler
- mandoline
- cut-resistant glove
- ruler
- loaf pan
- slotted spoon
- oven
- pastry brush

## Tips

- Use Granny Smith apples because their acidity strengthens the pectin, helping the slices hold their shape while cooking.
- Always wear a cut-resistant glove when using a mandoline.
- The apples naturally flatten out under their own weight during the piling process.
- Serve the cake with a dollop of cinnamon-spiked whipped cream.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTDu2Pu9k/
- Creator: testkitchen
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/09826d18-f40d-498e-9740-c6876aa860c7
- Extracted: 2026-08-22

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