Velvety Apple Custard Cake

 

Ingredients:

For the cake:

• 3 medium apples (such as Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Fuji), peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice (to prevent browning)
• 1 cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour blend for a gluten-free version)
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
• 3 large eggs
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup whole milk or heavy cream

For the custard layer:

• 1 cup whole milk or heavy cream
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large egg yolks
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch

For garnish (optional):

• Powdered sugar
• Whipped cream
• Caramel sauce
• Cinnamon

Directions

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