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Invisible Apple Cake (Gâteau Invisible)

Time
1 hr 30 min
Makes
Servings: 8 to 10
Ingredients
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Ingredients

Amounts
  • 2 1/4 to 1/2 pounds (1 to 1.15kg) apples, such as Granny Smith or Mutsu
  • Juice of half a lemon
  • 2 tablespoons (30 grams) unsalted butter, melted
  • 2/3 cup (130 grams) granulated sugar
  • 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste
  • 1 cup (130 grams) all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup (120 ml) milk, any kind
  • 2 tablespoons (40 grams) apricot preserves or apple jelly, warmed
  • Powdered sugar, for dusting (optional)
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