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Introduction
Today I have the great pleasure of presenting you a dessert full of apples, called Invisible Apple Cake. The name comes from the fact that the dough in the composition of this dessert represents such a small amount that it is not visible.
Basically, if you cut a piece of this invisible apple cake, you will only see overlapping layers of apples. But the dough is there, otherwise the apple layers would slip away.
Let’s discover together how you can effortlessly obtain a fabulous apple cake in your own kitchen.
The secret for the best invisible apple cake
Obviously, to make the best invisible apple cake, you will need tasty apples, which represent the main ingredients.
So, I recommend using organic apples, grown in local orchards. Apples are fruits that are easy to preserve even over the winter, in the cellar.
So, I strongly recommend that you buy apples in their season from local orchards, which you can then store in a cool place throughout the winter.
This way you can enjoy tasty and juicy apples, which will be perfect for cooking an absolutely delicious cake.
If you like apples, as we do, I recommend that you also try this amazing Apple Crumble Cheesecake recipe.
Apples are also great for festive desserts such as Apples Filled Cinnamon Rolls. I guarantee you will love this delicious and soft textured rolls.
Invisible apple cake recipe
Invisible Apple Cake Dessert Recipe
Equipment
- 1 Thermomix / Mixer
- 1 Bowl
- 1 Spatula
- 1 Baking tray / loaf pan
- 1 Mandoline slicer
- 1 Baking paper
Ingredients
- 1 kg peeled and cored apples
- 3 pcs eggs
- 40 g raw sugar
- 40 g melted butter
- 150 g milk
- 120 g flour
- 15 g baking powder
- 2 tbsp ground cinnamon
- Β½ pc freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
- First, preheat de oven at 180β (356β)
- Letβs prepare the batter. For this, place the butterfly whisk into the Thermomix mixing bowl;
- Place the eggs and 1 pinch salt into the bowl;
- Whip them 1 MIN- SPEED 2
- Then, add the sugar and whip again 3 MIN β SPEED 3. You will obtain a fine cream
- Remove the butterfly whisk from the mixing bowl
- Now, add the milk and the melted butter (completely cooled) and mix all these ingredients 1 MIN β SPEED 2
- Into a different bowl, mix the flour with the baking powder
- Using a flour sifter, add the flour over the cream into the mixing bowl and incorporate it gently using the spatula
- Let the batter to rest while you prepare the apples. Peel and core the apples
- Slice them thin using a mandoline slicer
- Pour the freshly squeezed lemon juice and the cinnamon over them and mix them gently
- Now, pour the batter made earlier over the sliced apples and incorporate them well using a spatula
- Pour this composition into the baking tray covered with baking paper
- Place the tray into the preheated oven and bake the invisible apple cake for 45-50 MINUTES at 180β (356β)TIP: You can check if the invisible apple cake is properly baked by making the toothpick test. Using a toothpick, prick the cake. If the toothpick comes out clean, this means the cake is baked. If it comes out with batter on it, this means you need to bake the cake extra minutes.
- After the invisible cake is properly baked, remove the tray from the oven and leave it to completely cool before cutting the cake
Nutrition
Kid-friendly invisible apple cake recipe
As you might already know, here on the blog, I always try to transform any recipe into one suitable for the whole family.
So, for a kid-friendly apple cake recipe I decided to considerably reduce the amount of sugar in its composition.
Moreover, I used raw sugar, instead of ultra-processed white sugar.
If you want, you can completely give up sugar. You can replace it with honey or stevia powder. This way you will get a dessert that is 100% kid-friendly or suitable for people on a sugar-free diet.
Replacing sugar with honey or stevia powder is a culinary trick that, in the case of this invisible apple cake recipe, allows you to get the same fabulous taste and texture, with NO SUGAR.
I also recommend you try this amazing Apple Tart with Vanilla Custard for a smooth and apple-filled dessert recipe.
Serving and presentation
Because I am greedy and I really like fruit desserts, and especially apples, I don’t have the patience to wait until the cake cools completely.
But my recommendation would be to cut this incredible fruit dessert only after it has cooled completely.
Thus, the risk of the dough breaking due to the large amount of apples is considerably reduced.
Believe me, you will feel an explosion of apple flavor from the first bite. And the flavor will be much more intense if you add cinnamon, as I did.
These apples will practically melt in your mouth. This apple cake is so simple to prepare and delicious at the same time that it will become the star dessert in your family.
If you really want to complement it with a different texture, you can serve it with a scoop of Vanilla Ice Cream on top.
FAQβs
Can invisible apple cake be frozen?
Like most baked goods, invisible apple cake can be frozen. However, you should know before doing so that its texture may change after defrost. If you choose to freeze the apple cake, I recommend using resealable/ vacuumed containers or bags.
How to store invisible apple cake?
Invisible apple cake can be stored in the tray it was baked in, covered with plastic wrap, in the refrigerator. It can also be stored in the pantry, but I recommend choosing a cool place.
How to make invisible apple cake?
Invisible apple cake is extremely easy to make: using a generous amount of peeled and thinly sliced ββapples, which you will mix with a small amount of simple, fluffy dough. Finally, bake it in the preheated oven at 180O C (356O F) for 45-50 minutes.
What is invisible apple cake?
Invisible apple cake is a moist dessert that is based on a mixture of peeled and sliced ββapples and a simple, fluffy dough. All you have to do is bake this apple cake in the preheated oven at 180O C (356O F) for 45-50 minutes.
Can you make invisible apple cake with almond flour?
Yes, you can make invisible apple cake using almond flour. This will give it a unique, intense flavor. The combination of almond flour and apples will delight your taste buds.
Can you make invisible apple cake with yogurt?
Of course you can. You can replace the milk in the invisible apple cake batter with yogurt. This way you will get a delicious and smooth dessert with a slightly sour taste.
How to make invisible apple cake with caramel sauce?
Yes, invisible apple cake can be served with caramel sauce. Moreover, caramel sauce or vanilla ice cream are the best options in terms of topping for this smooth and delicious dessert.
How to make invisible apple cake without milk?
Invisible apple cake can be made without milk. If, for some reason you want to eliminate milk from this delicious apple dessert, I recommend replacing it with water. The taste will be a little different, but even so you will get a fabulous dessert with lots of apples.
Can you make invisible apple cake in a loaf pan?
Definitely, invisible apple cake can be baked in a loaf pan. The decision to place this apple dessert in a wide pan or a deeper one is entirely up to you.
