Ingredients
Scale
- 4 to 5 medium apples (Golden Delicious, Fuji, or similar firm variety)
- 2 large eggs
- 70 g sugar
- 100 ml milk
- 40 g unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- 70 g all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- A pinch of salt
- Powdered sugar (optional, for dusting)
Instructions
- Prepare the apples: Peel, core, and slice the apples very thinly (about 1–2 mm). Set aside.
- Preheat the oven: Set to 170°C (340°F). Line a loaf or round cake pan with parchment paper.
- Make the batter: In a bowl, whisk together the eggs and sugar until light and frothy. Add the melted butter, milk, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
- Add dry ingredients: Sift in the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gently whisk until just combined. The batter should be smooth and slightly thin.
- Combine apples and batter: Pour the batter over the sliced apples and toss gently until every slice is evenly coated. The mixture will look apple-heavy — that’s perfect.
- Assemble the cake: Pour the apple mixture into the prepared pan. Press gently with a spatula to remove air pockets and level the surface.
- Bake: Bake for 45–55 minutes, or until golden brown on top and set in the center. A toothpick inserted should come out mostly clean.
- Cool and serve: Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack. Dust lightly with powdered sugar once cooled and serve.
Notes
The thinner the apple slices, the better the “invisible” layered effect.
Avoid overmixing the batter to keep the texture tender.
Serve at room temperature or chilled. It pairs beautifully with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 50