Invisible Apple Cake

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp cinnamon
• ¼ tsp nutmeg
• ¼ tsp ginger
• clove
• ¼ tsp salt
• 2 tbsp butter · melted, unsalted
• ½ cup milk · room temperature
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 3× egg
• ⅔ cup granulated sugar
• 2 lb apple · peeled, sliced 1/8-inch thick

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease and line a loaf pan with parchment paper.

2. 2

   Using a knife or mandoline, slice apples into 1/8-inch slices.

3. 3

   In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves, and salt.

4. 4

   In a separate small bowl, whisk together melted butter, milk, and vanilla extract.

5. 5

   In a separate large bowl, beat eggs and sugar for 90 seconds on medium speed until pale.

   about 2m
6. 6

   Add half of the flour mixture and mix on low speed until combined.

7. 7

   Add the butter and milk mixture and mix until combined.

8. 8

   Add the remaining flour mixture and mix just until the batter comes together.

9. 9

   Add the sliced apples to the bowl and gently toss until they are evenly coated in the batter.

10. 10

    Layer the apple mixture into the prepared loaf pan. Pour any remaining batter over the top.

11. 11

    Bake for 70-75 minutes until golden brown around the edges and a toothpick comes out clean.

    about 1h 12m
12. 12

    Let cool for at least one hour before slicing and serving.

    about 1h