Invisible Apple Cake

105 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Mix together sugar, the seeds of a vanilla bean, eggs, flour, baking powder, and salt.
  2. 2Mix together sugar, the seeds of a vanilla bean, eggs, flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. 3Mix together sugar, the seeds of a vanilla bean, eggs, flour, baking powder, and salt.
  4. 4Set the batter aside.
  5. 5Set the batter aside.
  6. 6Set the batter aside.
  7. 7Peel the Granny Smith apples.
  8. 8Peel the Granny Smith apples.
  9. 9Peel the Granny Smith apples.
  10. 10Use a mandoline to slice the apples ultra thin, ensuring five slices add up to half an inch. Remember to use a cut resistant glove.
  11. 11Use a mandoline to slice the apples ultra thin, ensuring five slices add up to half an inch. Remember to use a cut resistant glove.
  12. 12Use a mandoline to slice the apples ultra thin, ensuring five slices add up to half an inch. Remember to use a cut resistant glove.
  13. 13Save the best slices for the top of the cake.
  14. 14Save the best slices for the top of the cake.
  15. 15Save the best slices for the top of the cake.
  16. 16Toss the remaining apple slices into the batter.
  17. 17Toss the remaining apple slices into the batter.
  18. 18Toss the remaining apple slices into the batter.
  19. 19Let the apple-batter mixture stand for about 15 minutes while preheating the oven.
  20. 20Let the apple-batter mixture stand for about 15 minutes while preheating the oven.
  21. 21Let the apple-batter mixture stand for about 15 minutes while preheating the oven.
  22. 22Line a loaf pan with parchment paper.
  23. 23Line a loaf pan with parchment paper.
  24. 24Line a loaf pan with parchment paper.
  25. 25Using a slotted spoon, pile the apple slices (coated in batter) into the prepared pan, leveling them out as you go.
  26. 26Using a slotted spoon, pile the apple slices (coated in batter) into the prepared pan, leveling them out as you go.
  27. 27Using a slotted spoon, pile the apple slices (coated in batter) into the prepared pan, leveling them out as you go.
  28. 28Shingle the reserved final slices on top.
  29. 29Shingle the reserved final slices on top.
  30. 30Shingle the reserved final slices on top.
  31. 31Pour the remaining batter over the surface.
  32. 32Pour the remaining batter over the surface.
  33. 33Pour the remaining batter over the surface.
  34. 34Bake the cake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for about 90 minutes.
  35. 35Bake the cake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for about 90 minutes.
  36. 36Bake the cake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for about 90 minutes.
  37. 37Brush with apple jelly for shine.
  38. 38Brush with apple jelly for shine.
  39. 39Brush with apple jelly for shine.
  40. 40Once cool, slice into wedges.
  41. 41Once cool, slice into wedges.
  42. 42Once cool, slice into wedges.
  43. 43Add a dollop of cinnamon-spiked whipped cream as a finishing touch.
  44. 44Add a dollop of cinnamon-spiked whipped cream as a finishing touch.
  45. 45Add a dollop of cinnamon-spiked whipped cream as a finishing touch.

Ingredients

  • sugar
  • sugar
  • sugar
  • 1 vanilla bean
  • 1 vanilla bean
  • 1 vanilla bean
  • eggs
  • eggs
  • eggs
  • flour
  • flour
  • flour
  • baking powder
  • baking powder
  • baking powder
  • salt
  • salt
  • salt
  • Granny Smith apples
  • Granny Smith apples
  • Granny Smith apples
  • apple jelly
  • apple jelly
  • apple jelly
  • cinnamon spiked whipped cream
  • cinnamon spiked whipped cream
  • cinnamon spiked whipped cream

Equipment

bowlwhiskapple peelermandolinecut resistant gloveloaf panparchment paperslotted spoonbasting brushcooling rack

Tips

  • Granny Smith apples are used because their high acidity strengthens their pectin, helping the apple slices hold their shape as they cook.
  • Let the apples stand in the batter for about 15 minutes before baking; during this time, the apples will release liquid and loosen the batter to the correct consistency.
  • The apples naturally flatten out under their own weight and align themselves against each other, creating the beautiful layered effect all on their own.