# Invisible Apple Cake

A beautiful French dessert made by layering a high ratio of thinly sliced apples in a custard-like batter.

- Servings: 1 loaf
- Cuisine: French
- Category: Dessert
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ginger
- 1 pinch cloves
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp melted butter (unsalted)
- 1/2 cup whole milk (room temp)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 whole eggs
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 lb apples

## Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease and line a loaf pan with parchment paper.
2. Slice apples into 1/8-inch thick slices using a knife or mandoline.
3. Whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves, and salt in a bowl.
4. Whisk together melted butter, milk, and vanilla in a separate small bowl.
5. Beat eggs and sugar in a large bowl for 90 seconds on medium speed until pale.
6. Add half of the flour mixture and mix on low speed until combined, then add the butter/milk mixture, then the remaining flour, mixing just until the batter comes together.
7. Add the apples to the bowl and gently toss until evenly coated in the batter.
8. Layer the apples into the prepared loaf pan and pour any remaining batter into the pan.
9. Bake for 70-75 minutes, until golden brown around the edges and a toothpick comes out clean.
10. Let cool for at least one hour before slicing and serving.

## Equipment

- loaf pan
- parchment paper
- knife
- mandoline
- whisk
- bowl

## Tips

- Use vanilla bean paste as an alternative to vanilla extract.
- Serve with powdered sugar, whipped cream, ice cream, or caramel sauce.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTDukMBQJ/
- Creator: crowdedkitchen
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/d1180617-14d1-4913-bdac-169358b1e264
- Extracted: 2026-08-22

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