Thousand Layer Apple Cake

A heavenly French-style apple cake with layers of thinly sliced apples in a simple, creamy batter.

By @soulfoodmx

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Thousand Layer Apple Cake

Cook time: 75 minutes

Servings: 8

Ingredients

  • 4 pieces eggs
  • 0.67 cup sugar white sugar
  • 0.75 cup milk
  • 50 grams butter melted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 0.25 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt fine salt
  • 5 pieces apple
  • 0 butter for greasing
  • 0 parchment paper
  • 30 grams butter cubed
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 0 vanilla gelato for serving
  • 0 cajeta for drizzling

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a bowl, whisk together 4 eggs, 2/3 cup of sugar, 3/4 cup of milk, 50 grams (1/4 cup) of melted butter, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla.
  3. In another bowl, mix 1 cup of flour, 1 teaspoon of baking powder, 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon of nutmeg, and 1/4 teaspoon of fine salt. Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, whisking until smooth.
  4. Peel 4 to 5 apples and slice them thinly using a mandoline or a sharp knife. Soak in lemon water to prevent oxidation.
  5. Lightly butter a baking pan and line with parchment paper. Layer apple slices on the bottom, followed by a layer of batter, pressing gently. Repeat until the pan is 3/4 full.
  6. Top the cake with 30 grams of cubed butter and 3 tablespoons of brown sugar. Bake for 65-75 minutes until a skewer inserted into the cake comes out clean.
  7. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Run a knife around the edges, then let it cool for another 2 hours before removing from the pan.
  8. Serve with a scoop of vanilla gelato and a drizzle of cajeta.
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