Description
Invisible apple delight blends French culinary magic with ethereal dessert techniques. Delicate layers of translucent apple reveal a sophisticated dessert that charms palates and surprises diners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs (680 g) apples (sweet varieties like Fuji, Honeycrisp, Ambrosia, Pink Lady)
- 3 large eggs
- 0.5 cup (120 ml) milk (any kind)
- 0.75 cup (90 g) all-purpose flour
- 6 tbsps (75 g) sugar
- 0.33 cup (35 g) sliced almonds
- 1 tbsp (15 g) unsalted butter, melted
- Powdered sugar for topping
Instructions
- Slice Preparation: Using a mandoline or sharp knife, transform apples into translucent, paper-thin slices that reveal their delicate inner structure.
- Batter Foundation: Whisk eggs and sugar until pale and voluminous, then smoothly integrate milk and melted butter, creating a silky liquid base with remarkable depth.
- Flour Integration: Gently sift flour into the liquid mixture, whisking methodically to eliminate potential lumps and construct a velvety, uniform batter with elegant consistency.
- Apple Incorporation: Fold the gossamer apple slices into the batter with precision, ensuring even distribution without compromising the mixture’s delicate architecture.
- Pan Assembly: Line a loaf pan with parchment paper, pour the luminous batter evenly, and artfully scatter sliced almonds across the surface for a subtle textural contrast.
- Baking Transformation: Position the pan in a preheated oven, allowing the dessert to metamorphose into a translucent, ethereal creation with golden-toasted almond accents.
- Cooling and Setting: Once baked, extract from the oven and permit complete cooling, then refrigerate overnight to develop its signature gossamer-like texture and refined essence.
Notes
- Slice Apples Precisely: Use a sharp mandoline or extremely thin knife to create uniform, translucent apple slices that ensure even cooking and delicate texture.
- Prevent Sticking Smartly: Line the loaf pan with parchment paper, allowing smooth removal and preventing cake from breaking during extraction.
- Whisk with Technique: Beat eggs and sugar thoroughly until light and fluffy, creating a smooth base that determines the cake’s overall texture and airiness.
- Chill for Perfection: Refrigerate the cake overnight to develop its signature translucent appearance and allow flavors to meld completely.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 202
- Sugar: 10.5 g
- Sodium: 70 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 2.5 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg