🍏 Invisible Apple Cake – So Light It Vanishes! ✨

🍏 Invisible Apple Cake – So Light It Vanishes! ✨

🍏 Invisible Apple Cake – So Light It Vanishes! ✨

This magical Invisible Apple Cake lives up to its name — it disappears faster than you can serve it! With paper-thin layers of apples held together by just a whisper of batter, it bakes into a one-of-a-kind dessert that’s crispy on the outside and lusciously creamy on the inside. Light, delicate, and totally unforgettable, it’s the perfect showstopper for apple season or any time you want to wow your guests with minimal effort.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 55

Total Time 1 10

Ingredients

3 eggs lightly beaten
2/3 cup milk slightly warmed
3 tbs butter melted
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup flour
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
4 apples (about 2 lbs)

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350 ℉. Line a 9×5" loaf pan with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, quickly whisk together the eggs, milk, butter + vanilla. And then also quickly add in the flour, powdered sugar, cinnamon, baking powder and salt and mix until smooth. Batter is supposed to be on the thin side.
Peel, core and slice your apples REALLY THIN with a mandoline (I used Fuji apples but Honeycrisp or Pink Lady are great here too). Add them into the bowl and mix to coat all in the batter. Transfer the apples only to the pan, a little at a time, gently flattening out any pieces that are sticking up. Pour on the remaining batter to the top of the loaf pan evenly. Transfer to the oven and bake for 50-60 minutes. Or until the top is golden brown.
Allow to set in pan for 10 minutes then transfer to a wire rack to cool for another 15 minutes. Optional: sprinkle with a little powdered sugar and slice to enjoy.

Notes

📝 Expert Tips & Substitutions

💧 Thin Batter Is Normal:
Don’t worry if your batter seems watery — that’s exactly how it should be! It creates that signature custard-like texture once baked.

🍮 Custard-Like Texture:
This cake is meant to be soft and creamy in the center, almost like a custard. That’s part of its charm!

🍐 Try Pears Too:
No apples? No problem. Thinly sliced, sweet pears work beautifully in this recipe — just be sure they’re ripe and evenly cut.

🌾 Gluten-Free Friendly:
You can easily swap in a 1-to-1 gluten-free flour blend for regular all-purpose flour with great results.

🧊 Storage Instructions:
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator. They’ll keep fresh for 4–5 days — if they last that long!