France's Invisible Cake (Gâteau Invisible)

A delicate French cake that looks like it belongs in a patisserie but is surprisingly easy to make at home.

By @testkitchen

Original recipe source

Cook time: 30 minutes

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 0 apples
• 0 eggs
• 0 sugar
• 0 milk
• 0 melted butter
• 0 flour
• 0 baking powder

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Peel and core the apples, then slice them very thinly using a mandoline.
3. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs and sugar until the mixture becomes pale and frothy.
4. Add the milk and melted butter to the egg mixture, and whisk until combined.
5. Sift the flour and baking powder into the wet ingredients, and gently fold until just combined.
6. Add the thinly sliced apples to the batter, ensuring they are well coated.
7. Pour the mixture into a greased and lined loaf pan, ensuring the apple slices are evenly distributed.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for about 30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. Slice and serve the cake, enjoying its delicate layers and subtle sweetness.