France's Invisible Apple Cake
Directions
- 1Start by mixing together sugar, the seeds of a vanilla bean, eggs, flour, baking powder, and salt.
- 2Set the batter aside and focus on the apples.
- 3Peel the Granny Smith apples.
- 4Use a mandoline to quickly slice the apples ultra thin, making sure to use a cut-resistant glove.
- 5Save the favorite slices for the top of the cake.
- 6Toss the remaining apple slices into the batter.
- 7Let the mixture stand for about 15 minutes while preheating the oven.
- 8Use a slotted spoon to start piling the apples into the prepared pan, leveling them out as you go.
- 9Shingle the final slices on top.
- 10Pour the remaining batter over the surface.
- 11Bake the cake at 350 degrees for about 90 minutes.
- 12Brush with apple jelly for a shine.
- 13Once it's cool, slice it into wedges.
- 14Add a dollop of cinnamon spiced whipped cream for the finishing touch.
Ingredients
- sugar
- vanilla bean seeds
- eggs
- flour
- baking powder
- salt
- Granny Smith apples
- apple jelly
- 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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