Hello friends,
If you follow my blog, my recipes, and my social media posts, you couldn’t have missed the most viewed and loved recipe I have shared with you: the famous apple and mascarpone cake!
Today, I’m back with a recipe that should be just as successful… (yes, I’m convinced!). Here is the invisible apple cake!!
Why I Finally Tried the Invisible Apple Cake
I’ve been saying for a while that I needed to try this recipe! I’ve seen it so much on social media. However, I was so in love with my apple and mascarpone cake that I had pushed this idea to the back of my mind!! 😉
Then, this memory resurfaced, much to the delight of the food lovers in my home (which means a perfect 5/5!!). Am I too late? Honestly, I don’t think so. It’s never too late to discover, or rediscover, a recipe that delights the taste buds. And if it reminds you of the pleasure of a past tasting, that’s great too! 😉
So, of course, I had to share it with you. Here we are!!
Why Is It Called « Invisible »?
But why is this treat called “invisible”? Quite simply because the apples are sliced very thinly, and with so little batter, they cling tightly together during baking, practically disappearing into one! In fact, it’s as if they melted into the batter… 😉
The recipe is very simple, requiring no special ingredients, and I’m sure you’ll love it! The only tricky part is slicing the apples. For this, you have two choices: either a mandoline (the easiest and fastest solution, let’s be honest!!), or a good paring knife (which will take more time and require precision).
Other Apple Cake Favorites
Before revealing the details of this invisible apple cake, here’s my top list of apple cake recipes (warning: these are seriously indulgent!):
- The Grandma’s apple cake (also known as the 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 cake, but I adapted the quantities)
- The apple and mascarpone cake (currently over 900,000 visits on the blog! Crazy!)
- The moist apple cake without lactose (my dairy-free adaptation of the previous one)
- The apple cake Tatin-style (a must for caramelized cake lovers)
- The apple and chocolate mascarpone cake (another variation of my best one!!)
- The apple and streusel cake (absolutely delicious with the crunch of streusel…)
- And in an individual version, I also suggest apple muffins.
That was already quite a list. That said, here’s another delicious recipe to add! Feel free to tell me in the comments which one is your favorite!
Serving Suggestions and Tools
Back to our invisible apple cake… You can top it with slivered almonds or coarsely chopped hazelnuts for a little crunch. Served with salted butter caramel or vanilla ice cream, or both, it will be a memorable dessert.
Necessary utensils:
- A mixing bowl or a « cul-de-poule » basin
- A good whisk
- A mandoline
- A cutting board
- A good paring knife
- A peeler
- A 26 cm cake mold
Alright, no need to say more. Finally, let’s head to the kitchen and put on our aprons to make a delicious invisible apple cake…
The recipe, Chef!
The invisible apple cake
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- 6 apples
- 3 eggs
- 30 g extra virgin olive oil (or sunflower oil)
- 140 g milk
- 80 g sugar
- 10 g vanilla sugar
- 120 g flour
- 10 g baking powder
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 180 C / 355 F degrees.
Peel the apples, remove the core, and slice them thinly using a mandoline.
Place the apple slices in a mixing bowl. Set aside.
In another bowl, whisk the eggs with the oil, milk, sugar, and vanilla sugar until the mixture becomes foamy.
Add the flour and baking powder, then mix until you get a smooth batter.
Pour the batter over the apple slices and gently mix with a spatula to avoid breaking them.
Pour the mixture into a greased baking pan.
Bake for about 1 hour.
Check the doneness with the tip of a knife; if needed, extend the baking time while lowering the temperature to 160 degrees.
Let cool down before unmolding.
For the recipe in French, go here.
Invisible Apple Cake: Frequently Asked Questions
Why is it called invisible apple cake?
The cake is called invisible because the thinly sliced apples blend seamlessly into the light batter, almost disappearing when baked.
Is invisible apple cake healthy?
While it contains natural fruit from apples, the healthiness depends on the ingredients used. You can adjust sugar and fat for a lighter version.
What are the best apples for invisible apple cake?
Use firm, slightly tart apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for the best texture and flavor.
Does invisible apple cake need to be refrigerated?
Yes, store the cake in the refrigerator to keep it fresh. Serve chilled or bring it to room temperature before enjoying.
You might also love these recipes: Easy Apple Streusel Coffee Cake Recipe, Easy Invisible Zucchini Cake Recipe, Grandma’s Best Classic Apple Cake Recipe.
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