Description
A delightful French dessert featuring thinly sliced apples baked into a light and airy cake, creating an ‘invisible’ effect.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium apples, peeled and thinly sliced
- 3 large eggs
- 100g (1/2 cup) granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 100g (3/4 cup) all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 100ml (1/2 cup) milk
- 50g (1/4 cup) unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a round cake pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs and sugar until pale and fluffy.
- Add the vanilla extract, melted butter, and milk to the egg mixture, and mix well.
- In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Fold in the sliced apples gently until they are evenly coated with the batter.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared cake pan and spread it evenly.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes or until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow to cool before serving. Dust with powdered sugar if desired.
Notes
- For best results, use a mix of sweet and tart apples.
- This cake can be served warm or at room temperature.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg