Invisible Apple Cake
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Invisible Apple Cake
Description
This recipe for Invisible Apple Cake involves layering thinly sliced peeled apples in columns inside a parchment-lined loaf pan to form a dense apple base. A spiced batter containing granulated sugar (or maple sugar), whole milk, eggs, melted butter, baking powder, maple and vanilla extracts, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and sifted flour is whisked together and poured evenly over the apple layers. The surface is then topped with slivered almonds.
The cake bakes first uncovered until golden, then covered with foil for additional baking until fully set. The final texture features soft, caramelized apples within a lightly spiced, tender cake. The thin apple slices cook through completely but retain shape, blending seamlessly with the batter to give a delicate apple flavor throughout.
This loaf-style cake can be sliced and served plain or with a dusting of powdered sugar. It's suitable for breakfast, tea, or dessert, showcasing a subtle maple enhancement and warm spices.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar or use maple sugar for extra flavor, white
- 1/2 cup milk room temperature, whole
- 2 egg room temperature, large
- 2 tablespoons butter melted, unsalted
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon maple extract
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour sifted
- 5 cups apple use Granny smith or Honeycrisp and slice them in 1/8-inch thick slices, peeled and sliced
- 1/4 cup almonds slivered
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Spray an 8½ x 4½-inch loaf pan with baking spray.
- Line the pan with parchment paper, letting some hang over the sides of the pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together sugar, milk, eggs, melted butter, baking powder, maple extract, vanilla extract, and salt until well combined.
- Using a spatula, whisk in the flour, cinnamon, and nutmeg, and stir just until combined and smooth.
- Using a rubber spatula, gently fold in the apple slices, until evenly coated.
- Starting on one long side of the prepared loaf pan, shingle about 5 apple slices in columns until the bottom of the pan is filled.
- Lightly press to level the layer, turn the pan 180 degrees, and repeat the layering and pressing process until the pan is filled.
- Pour the remaining batter on top and distribute it evenly.
- Sprinkle the almonds around the edges.
- Bake until golden brown, about 40-45 minutes. After that, cover with foil, and bake until set, about 20 minutes more.
- Remove from the oven and place the pan on a wire rack, cool the cake in the pan for 25 to 30 minutes.
- Using the excess parchment as handles, remove the cake from the pan, and let cool completely on a wire rack.
- Serve at room temperature, or chilled.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8slices
Amount Per Serving
Calories 197 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 197kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 33g | 11% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 49mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 191mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 229mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 22g | 44% |
| Vitamin A | 242IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 78mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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