Classic Invisible Apple Cake

Name: Classic Invisible Apple Cake
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 65 min
Total time: 2 h 50 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 3 large eggs; 2/3 cup granulated sugar; 1/3 cup melted unsalted butter; 2/3 cup slightly warm milk; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 2/3 cup all purpose flour; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 2 pinches ground nutmeg; 6 medium apples, peeled and cored

This magical cake features layers of paper thin apples baked into a tender and custardy batter.

By Recipes By Nani· 🌍 French· September 3, 2026

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Prep

30 minutes

Cook

65 minutes

Total

2 hours 50 minutes

Serves

If you are looking for a dessert that looks like it came from a French bakery but is simple enough to make at home, this is it. The apples basically melt into the batter as they bake, creating beautiful layers that are soft, moist, and full of cozy cinnamon flavor.

People love this cake because it feels fancy without requiring any special skills. My favorite tip is to use a mandolin if you have one, as getting those apple slices paper thin is the secret to getting that perfect custard texture in every single bite.

🧺 Ingredients

3 large eggs
2/3 cup granulated sugar
1/3 cup melted unsalted butter
2/3 cup slightly warm milk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2/3 cup all purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 pinches ground nutmeg
6 medium apples, peeled and cored

👩‍🍳Instructions

1
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and line a 9 by 5 inch loaf pan with parchment paper, lightly greasing it with nonstick spray.
2
In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, sugar, melted butter, milk, and vanilla until the mixture is smooth and frothy.
3
In a separate small bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
4
Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and whisk until smooth. The resulting batter should be quite thin.
5
Slice your apples into paper thin rounds using a mandolin or a very sharp knife, then gently toss them into the batter until each slice is coated.
6
Layer the apple mixture into your prepared pan one handful at a time, keeping it as even as you can.
7
Bake for 60 to 65 minutes. If you notice the top browning too quickly, cover it loosely with a piece of aluminum foil.
8
Let the cake cool in the pan for 20 minutes before moving it to a wire rack to cool completely. For the cleanest slices, chill the cake in the refrigerator for at least an hour before serving.

💡 Tips

Dust the top with powdered sugar just before serving, or add a dollop of fresh whipped cream. If you have leftovers, keep them stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.

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