What is Invisible Cake?

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a dairy-free option while maintaining moisture.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk reduces calories while adding a nutty flavor.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey is a natural sweetener, while brown sugar is often less expensive.

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber, but all-purpose is more cost-effective.

Peel the apples using a harp style peeler.

Cut the apples in half and scoop out the core with a melon scooper.

Slice the apples thinly using a mandolin or knife, aiming for about an eighth of an inch thickness.

Sprinkle lemon juice on the apple slices to prevent oxidation.

In a medium bowl, add melted butter, 2/3 cup sugar, kosher salt, and 3 eggs. Whisk together.

Add a little splash of vanilla and 1/2 cup of milk or cream to the egg mixture and whisk until fully incorporated.

Prepare a loaf pan with a parchment sling and pan spray.

Gently fold the apple slices into the batter, ensuring they are coated.

Arrange the apple slices in the prepared loaf pan, making a pinwheel design in the center if desired.

Bake in a preheated 375°F oven for 60 to 70 minutes, checking with a toothpick for doneness.

Let the cake cool completely on a rack before slicing.

Brush the warm cake with apricot preserve for extra sheen if desired.

Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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