France's Invisible Apple Cake

105 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Start by mixing together sugar, the seeds of a vanilla bean, eggs, flour, baking powder, and salt.
  2. 2Start by mixing together sugar, the seeds of a vanilla bean, eggs, flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. 3Start by mixing together sugar, the seeds of a vanilla bean, eggs, flour, baking powder, and salt.
  4. 4Set the batter aside and focus on the apples.
  5. 5Set the batter aside and focus on the apples.
  6. 6Set the batter aside and focus on the apples.
  7. 7Peel the Granny Smith apples.
  8. 8Peel the Granny Smith apples.
  9. 9Peel the Granny Smith apples.
  10. 10Use a mandoline to quickly slice the apples ultra thin, making sure to use a cut-resistant glove.
  11. 11Use a mandoline to quickly slice the apples ultra thin, making sure to use a cut-resistant glove.
  12. 12Use a mandoline to quickly slice the apples ultra thin, making sure to use a cut-resistant glove.
  13. 13Save the favorite slices for the top of the cake.
  14. 14Save the favorite slices for the top of the cake.
  15. 15Save the favorite 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 mixture stand for about 15 minutes while preheating the oven.
  20. 20Let the mixture stand for about 15 minutes while preheating the oven.
  21. 21Let the mixture stand for about 15 minutes while preheating the oven.
  22. 22Use a slotted spoon to start piling the apples into the prepared pan, leveling them out as you go.
  23. 23Use a slotted spoon to start piling the apples into the prepared pan, leveling them out as you go.
  24. 24Use a slotted spoon to start piling the apples into the prepared pan, leveling them out as you go.
  25. 25Shingle the final slices on top.
  26. 26Shingle the final slices on top.
  27. 27Shingle the final slices on top.
  28. 28Pour the remaining batter over the surface.
  29. 29Pour the remaining batter over the surface.
  30. 30Pour the remaining batter over the surface.
  31. 31Bake the cake at 350 degrees for about 90 minutes.
  32. 32Bake the cake at 350 degrees for about 90 minutes.
  33. 33Bake the cake at 350 degrees for about 90 minutes.
  34. 34Brush with apple jelly for a shine.
  35. 35Brush with apple jelly for a shine.
  36. 36Brush with apple jelly for a shine.
  37. 37Once it's cool, slice it into wedges.
  38. 38Once it's cool, slice it into wedges.
  39. 39Once it's cool, slice it into wedges.
  40. 40Add a dollop of cinnamon spiced whipped cream for the finishing touch.
  41. 41Add a dollop of cinnamon spiced whipped cream for the finishing touch.
  42. 42Add a dollop of cinnamon spiced whipped cream for the finishing touch.

Ingredients

  • sugar
  • sugar
  • sugar
  • vanilla bean seeds
  • vanilla bean seeds
  • vanilla bean seeds
  • 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 spiced whipped cream
  • cinnamon spiced whipped cream
  • cinnamon spiced whipped cream

Equipment

bowlwhiskpeelermandolinecut-resistant gloveslotted spoonprepared panovenpastry brush

Tips

  • Granny Smiths apples have a lot of acid which strengthens their pectin and helps the apple slices hold their shape as they cook.
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