Custard Apple Cake makes for the perfect accompaniment to your afternoon tea. It’s a breeze to prepare and boasts a delightful flavor. This cake features a light and airy vanilla sponge, generously layered with apple slices and a luscious pastry cream or custard filling. The texture is velvety, and the taste is indulgently creamy. It bears a resemblance to the renowned French dessert known as Gateau Invisible or Invisible Apple Cake. For optimal results, consider using a mandolin for thinly slicing the apples and an electric mixer for the batter, though you can opt for thicker apple slices if you prefer. With just a handful of straightforward ingredients, you can effortlessly whip up this exquisite treat in no time at all. If you’re in search of a quick and straightforward dessert that’s bound to please your guests, look no further than custard apple cake. It’s truly remarkable how such a simple cake can be so delectable!
What Are The Best Apples For Custard Apple Cake?
For this apple cake recipe, it’s ideal to choose Pink Lady, Honeycrisp, or Royal Gala Apples for the best results. If you desire a touch of tartness in your cake, Granny Smith apples are also a suitable option.
Tips
As this recipe is intended for a cake, it’s best to opt for sweet apple varieties, avoiding the tart Granny Smith apples. Consider using Fuji, Honeycrisp, or Pink Lady apples instead.
You have the flexibility to make this cake with gluten-free flour, and almond flour is also an option, though it may yield a slightly denser texture.
If you’re inclined to add some texture, you can garnish the cake with flaked almonds before baking, or opt for pecans.
This cake can be enjoyed either warm or cold. To serve it cold, allow the cake to cool completely, then refrigerate it for a few hours before serving. It pairs wonderfully with a dollop of fresh cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
For a delightful twist, you can enhance the apple cake batter by adding 1 teaspoon of cinnamon and ½ cup of walnuts. Nutmeg or ground ginger can also complement the apples beautifully.
How to Store Custard Apple Cake?
The Invisible Apple Cake can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Can You Freeze Custard Apple Cake?
Certainly, you have the option to freeze the custard apple cake! Just portion it into slices and securely wrap each slice with plastic wrap (clingfilm). When you’re ready to enjoy it again, you can thaw it in the refrigerator overnight or reheat it in the microwave for a few minutes.
Ingredients
-4 LARGE EGGS AT ROOM TEMPERATURE
-220 g (1 cup) GRANULATED SUGAR
-50ml (1/4 cup) VEGETABLE OIL
-2 APPLES
-1 cup (280g) PASTRY CREAM
-300g (2 3/8 cup) FLOUR
-120 ml (½ cup) MILK
-½ tsp VANILLA ESSENCE
-16g BAKING POWDER FOR CAKES
-A PINCH OF SALT
Instructions
Begin by preheating the oven to 180°C. Then, in a spacious mixing bowl, crack the eggs and proceed to beat them with the sugar until the mixture becomes pale and achieves a fluffy consistency.
Add vanilla, salt, milk and vegetable oil. Whisk again.
In a separate bowl, whisk the flour with baking powder.
Introduce a couple of tablespoons of the flour into the liquid mixture, then whisk them together to incorporate. Repeat this process until you’ve added all of the flour.
Peel and chop one apple and add it to the batter.
Transfer the batter into a greased 24-cm/9-inch baking tin or a silicone mold.
Use a piping bag to add half of the pastry cream in dollops on top.
Adorn with apple slices and then top it with any remaining cream.
Bake for 50 minutes and let cool down before serving.
ENJOY!
