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French Apple Invisible Cake

Irresistible French Apple Invisible Cake You Need to Try

This French Apple Invisible Cake is a delicate dessert with thinly sliced apples and a feather-light batter, perfect for impressing guests or self-indulgence.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: French
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake Batter
  • 4 cups Apples Firm varieties like Golden Delicious or Honeycrisp
  • 3 large Eggs Whisked until light and fluffy
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar Can substitute with all granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup Butter Melted for easy mixing
  • 1 cup Whole Milk Can substitute with plant-based milk for vegan
  • 1 tablespoon Vanilla Extract Use pure for best flavor
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour Can use gluten-free blend
  • 1 tablespoon Baking Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Salt A pinch enhances flavors
For the Topping
  • Sliced Almonds Optional for added crunch

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • spatula
  • Baking pan
  • Mandoline

Method
 

Steps to Bake
  1. Prepare the apples by peeling, coring, and thinly slicing them.
  2. Whisk the eggs, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Combine melted butter, whole milk, and vanilla extract with the egg mixture.
  4. Sift in the flour, baking powder, and salt, then fold the dry ingredients into the batter.
  5. Fold in the apple slices ensuring each is coated with batter.
  6. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a baking pan.
  7. Pour the apple-batter mixture into the pan and arrange slices for presentation.
  8. Bake for about 45 to 50 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
  9. Cool completely in the pan and dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use a mandoline for uniform apple slices and ensure the cake cools completely in the pan to maintain its structure.

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