Thin-Sliced Apple Custard Cake
Very thin apple slices form soft layers in a lightly spiced custard-style loaf cake.
On this page: Recipe card · Why you’ll love this recipe · Items needed · Ingredient notes · Tips for this recipe · Serving suggestions · Storage and make-ahead · Common questions
Why you’ll love this recipe
- The ingredient combination. Apples, eggs and milk form the base of this recipe.
- A batch you can divide. Follow the pan size and cooling directions before cutting or serving.
- A defined yield. The card makes 8 slices. Use its serving control to scale ingredient amounts, then reassess pan space and cooking time.
Items needed
Gather the tools for the method you plan to use. Alternate cooking methods may need different appliances.
- Loaf pan
- Whisk
- Knife and cutting board
- Measuring cups and spoons
Ingredient notes
- Flour or baking mix. This recipe specifies all-purpose flour. Different flours and mixes absorb liquid differently; use a written substitution in the recipe notes when one is provided.
- Prepare before you start. Measure apples, eggs and milk and follow any slicing, chopping, rinsing, or thawing directions in the ingredient list.
- Packaged ingredients. Check labels for your dietary needs and use the products named in the card when matching its nutrition estimates. A brand change can also change salt, sweetness, or thickness.
Thin-Sliced Apple Custard Cake
Ingredients
Method
- Heat the oven to 350°F and line a 9 × 5 inch loaf pan. Whisk eggs, milk, butter, and vanilla, then whisk in flour, sugar, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt.
- Peel and core the apples. Slice very thinly with a knife or a mandoline fitted with its hand guard. Fold the slices into the thin batter.
- Layer the coated apple slices in the pan, flattening them gently. Pour the remaining batter over the top. Bake 50–60 minutes until golden and set.
- Rest in the pan for 10 minutes, then lift onto a rack and cool before slicing.
Nutrition
Notes
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Let us know how it was!Tips for this recipe
- Keep the flour, liquid, and leavening amounts in the stated proportions. Use the pan size and doneness cues in the card rather than relying on time alone.
- When scaling the recipe, increase ingredients together but keep the same doneness checks. A larger batch does not necessarily cook in the same time.
Serving suggestions
Allow the cooling or resting time in the method before slicing or serving. Divide the finished batch according to the stated yield.
Storage and make-ahead
Refrigerate perishable portions in shallow, covered containers within 2 hours, or within 1 hour above 90°F. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below and use cooked leftovers within 3–4 days. If reheating cooked leftovers, heat them to 165°F throughout.
Food-safety reference: USDA leftover-storage guidance.
Common questions
Can I use a different flour or pancake mix?
The card is written for all-purpose flour. Use an alternative only when the recipe notes give its amounts. Other flours and mixes can require different liquid or leavening.
What are the calories and macros per serving?
One serving provides an estimated 186 calories, 4.1 g protein, 27.9 g total carbohydrate, 7 g fat and 1.6 g fiber. One serving is 1/8 of the finished recipe.
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