Invisible gluten-free apple cake, France

The invisible apple cake is a recipe that is light, delicious and full of flavor. Its particularity lies in its texture: slices of apple almost melted in a light dough, creating a perfect balance between fruit and cake. The version that I offer you is gluten-free but lets you enjoy a light and delicious dessert. It is healthy and balanced, ideal for children's snacks.

Preparation time 15 mins

Cooking time 35 mins

Total time 50 mins

Difficulty: beginner

Ingredients

6 apples (Golden or Pink Lady, depending on your preference)
50 g rice flour (or gluten-free mixture)
20 g cornstarch
2 eggs
50 g of cane sugar
100 ml of milk (or vegetable milk for a lactose-free version)
20 g melted butter or coconut oil
1 sachet of gluten-free baking powder
1 pinch of salt
1 tsp liquid vanilla (optional)
1 tsp cinnamon (optional)

Preparation

1
Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 180°C (th. 6). Lightly butter a rectangular or round mold, or use a silicone mold. I used a round mold 25 cm in diameter, but you can use a smaller mold to get a thicker cake.
2
Prepare the apples: Peel the apples, remove the core and cut them into thin strips (ideally using a mandolin on your robot to obtain regular and very thin slices).
3
Make the dough: Melt the butter. In a salad bowl, beat the eggs with the sugar until foamy. Add the milk, melted butter, and liquid vanilla if using.
4
Add the dry ingredients: In another bowl, combine the rice flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. Gradually add this mixture to the liquid mixture while whisking to avoid lumps.
5
Assemble the cake: Add the apple slices to the batter and mix gently to coat them well. Pour everything into the prepared pan, lightly smoothing the surface.
6
Cooking: Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the top is lightly browned and the tip of a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
7
Cooling: Let cool before unmolding. This cake is ideally enjoyed at room temperature or slightly chilled.

Note

You can decorate this cake with a scoop of vanilla ice cream

Keywords: invisible to gluten -free apples, gluten -free dessert, light fruit dessert