Invisible Apple Cake

The invisible apple cake is a delightful and surprising dessert due to the large amount of apples in relation to the batter, which makes the apples almost “invisible”. Here is the recipe:

Ingredients

• 6 large apples (better if tart)
• 2 eggs
• 100 g of sugar
• 70 g of melted butter
• 70 ml of milk
• 1 vanilla or vanilla extract
• 100 g of flour
• 1 pinch of salt
• 1 packet of baking powder
• Powdered sugar for decoration (optional)

Preparation

1. Preheat the oven to 180 °C.
2. Peel the apples and slice them thinly with a mandoline or a very sharp knife. Set aside.
3. In a large bowl, beat the eggs with the sugar until you have a light and fluffy mixture.
4. Add the melted butter, now lukewarm, and the milk. Blend the ingredients well.
5. Incorporate the flour, salt, and previously sifted baking powder, mixing gently to avoid deflating the mixture.
6. Add the vanilla extract or vanilla and mix.
7. Gently fold the sliced apples into the batter, ensuring that the apple slices are all coated with the batter.
8. Pour the mixture into a cake tin lined with parchment paper or well buttered and floured.
9. Bake in the oven for about 40-50 minutes or until the surface of the cake is golden and, by inserting a skewer in the center, it comes out clean.
10. Let it cool before unmolding the cake and dust it with powdered sugar before serving, if desired.

Trivia

The “invisibility” of the apples is due to the fact that they are cut very thinly and blend perfectly with the batter, making the cake extremely moist and rich in fruit. This dessert is perfect for autumn or winter afternoons, perhaps accompanied by a cup of hot tea. It is also possible to add spices such as cinnamon or nutmeg to enrich the flavor.