🍎 3 Apples, 3 Eggs & Milk Cake – Soft, Moist & Melts in Your Mouth
There’s something magical about turning simple kitchen staples into a dessert that tastes like it came from a bakery. With just 3 apples, 3 eggs, and a glass of milk, you can create a soft, custardy apple cake that melts in your mouth with every bite.
This recipe is perfect for breakfast, tea time, or a light dessert. It’s easy, affordable, and loved by everyone — especially apple lovers ❤️
📜 A Little History
Apple cakes have been enjoyed for centuries across Europe and the Middle East. Traditional versions appear in countries like , , and , where apples were widely grown and used in home baking.
This particular style is inspired by the soft French “invisible apple cake,” where thin apple slices almost disappear into a creamy batter during baking.
🧁 Ingredients
Main Ingredients:
- 3 medium apples (peeled & thinly sliced)
- 3 large eggs
- 1 glass (240 ml) milk
- 1 cup (120g) all-purpose flour
- ½ cup (100g) sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- Pinch of salt
- 2 tablespoons melted butter or oil
Optional:
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- Powdered sugar for topping
🥣 Preparation Method
Step 1: Prepare the Apples
- Peel the apples.
- Remove the core.
- Slice them very thinly (this helps create that melt-in-your-mouth texture).
Step 2: Prepare the Batter
- In a large bowl, whisk the eggs and sugar until light and slightly fluffy.
- Add milk, vanilla, and melted butter. Mix well.
- Sift in flour, baking powder, salt (and cinnamon if using).
- Mix until smooth and lump-free.
Step 3: Combine
- Gently fold the apple slices into the batter.
- Make sure every slice is coated.
Step 4: Bake
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Grease a baking pan (8–9 inch).
- Pour mixture into the pan and level the top.
- Bake for 40–50 minutes until golden and set in the center.
🍰 Formation & Texture
During baking:
- The apples soften beautifully.
- The batter turns custardy.
- The layers blend together, creating a creamy yet structured cake.
After cooling:
- Dust with powdered sugar.
- Slice gently — you’ll see soft apple layers inside.
❤️ Why People Love This Recipe
✔️ Soft and moist
✔️ Not overly sweet
✔️ Budget-friendly
✔️ Simple ingredients
✔️ Perfect for family gatherings
Apple dessert lovers especially adore the natural sweetness and light texture. It feels indulgent but not heavy.
💡 Serving Ideas
- Serve warm with vanilla ice cream.
- Enjoy with tea or coffee.
- Add caramel drizzle for extra richness.
- Chill it for a firmer custard-style texture.
🏁 Conclusion
This 3 Apples, 3 Eggs & Milk Cake proves that you don’t need complicated ingredients to make something extraordinary. Simple, comforting, and full of homemade love — once you try it, it may become a weekly favorite in your kitchen.
If you’d like, I can also give you:
- A no-flour version 🍏
- A blender version (super quick) ⚡
- Or a caramel apple upgrade 🍮
Just tell me which one you want! 😋









