Invisible Apple Cake
This invisible apple cake is a simple cake that is perfect for all apple lovers. Made with thinly sliced apples and a thin batter that is seasoned with cinnamon and nutmeg. Serve it with a scoop of ice cream, caramel sauce, or simply topped with powdered sugar.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- 9 X 5-inch baking dish, greased
- Whisk
- Mandolin, optional
Ingredients
- 2 pounds apples peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
- ¾ cup flour
- ½ cup sugar
- ½ cup half-and-half
- ¼ cup butter unsalted melted
- 3 eggs room temperature
- ½ tablespoon vanilla
- ¾ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F, 190°C, or gas mark 5. Grease the baking dish and set aside.
- In a mixing bowl combine all of the ingredients except for the apples and whisk until the batter is smooth. The batter should be quite runny.¾ cup flour, ½ cup sugar, ½ cup half-and-half, ¼ cup butter, 3 eggs, ½ tablespoon vanilla, ¾ teaspoon baking powder, ½ teaspoon cinnamon, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- Add in the apples and gently mix to coat all of the slices.2 pounds apples
- Gently layer all of apple slices in the baking dish making sure some of the slices are placed along the sides. Once all of the apples are added pour the remaining batter on top.
- Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Allow to cool completely, about an hour, and then dust with powdered sugar or caramel sauce.
Notes
A mandolin will help you get nice, even slices. Be sure to make sure you don’t slice too thinly.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 157kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 3gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 52mgSodium: 106mgPotassium: 127mgFiber: 2gSugar: 17gVitamin A: 223IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 38mgIron: 1mg
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