When you slice this invisible apple cake, you get dozens of delicate apple layers and almost no visible cake, which is exactly where the name comes from.
WHY YOU'LL LOVE THIS RECIPE
Done right, you get stacked, tender apple layers with a soft, almost clafoutis-like batter holding them together.
INGREDIENTS
For this recipe you need: Apple, All-purpose flour, Baking powder, Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Ginger, Cloves, Salt, Unsalted butter, Milk, Vanilla extract, Eggs, Sugar
Preheat the oven to 375°F. Grease a loaf pan and line it with parchment paper.
STEP 1: PREHEAT AND PREP THE PAN
Using a sharp knife or mandoline, slice the apples into thin 1/8 inch slices.
STEP 2: SLICE THE APPLES
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves, and salt.
STEP 3: MIX THE DRY INGREDIENTS
In a separate bowl, whisk together the melted butter, milk, and vanilla.
STEP 4: MIX THE WET INGREDIENTS
In a large bowl, beat the eggs and sugar on medium speed for about 90 seconds, until pale and slightly thickened.
STEP 5: BEAT THE EGGS AND SUGAR
Add half of the flour mixture and mix on low speed. Pour in the butter and milk mixture. Add the remaining flour mixture and mix just until a smooth batter forms.
STEP 6: MAKE THE BATTER
Add half of the flour mixture and mix on low speed. Pour in the butter and milk mixture. Add the remaining flour mixture and mix just until a smooth batter forms.
STEP 7: COAT THE APPLES
Layer the coated apple slices tightly in the prepared loaf pan, arranging them as evenly as possible. Pour any remaining batter over the top.
STEP 8: LAYER IN THE PAN
Bake for about 75 minutes, until deeply golden around the edges and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. The baking time may vary depending on the thickness.
STEP 9: BAKE
Let the cake cool in the pan for at least 1 hour before removing, slicing, and serving.
STEP 10: COOL
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