Description
A uniquely light and tender cake featuring thinly sliced apples hidden in a delicate batter, perfect for gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 honey crisp apples (peeled, cored, thinly sliced, about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 eggs
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup milk (warmed)
- 2 tablespoons butter (melted)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla (or vanilla bean)
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
- Sliced almonds (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C). Line an 11 by 5 inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
- Peele and core the apples, then slice them into 1/8 inch rings using a mandoline or knife.
- In a large bowl, beat the eggs and sugar together until thick and pale (1-2 minutes).
- Incorporate the warmed milk, melted butter, and vanilla into the egg mixture.
- Sift in the flour, salt, baking powder, and optional cinnamon. Blend until combined.
- Gently fold in the sliced apples until they are well-coated in the batter.
- Arrange the apple slices in the loaf pan, filling it to the top and pour any leftover batter over the apples.
- Optional: Sprinkle thinly sliced almonds on top.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the middle comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool on a wire rack for at least 30 minutes before slicing.
- Serve with a dusting of powdered sugar, ice cream, or warm caramel.
Notes
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days, in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, or slice and freeze for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: apple cake, dessert, baking, easy cake, cozy dessert