Prepare the apples

• Peel and core the apples.
• Slice them very thinly with a mandoline so they almost melt into the batter.

Make the batter

• Whisk the eggs with the sugar and salt until pale.
• Add the warm milk, melted butter and vanilla extract.
• Sift in the flour and baking powder and whisk to a smooth, runny batter.

Coat the apple slices

• Add the apple slices to the batter and mix gently so every slice is coated.
• Let the mixture rest so the apples soften slightly.

Fill the pan

• Butter the loaf pan.
• Layer the coated apple slices one by one, pressing lightly to remove air pockets.
• Pour the remaining batter over the top.

Bake

• Bake in a preheated oven at 180 °C until golden and set in the centre.

Cool and serve

• Let the cake cool completely in the pan so it firms up.
• Unmould and slice to reveal the layers of apple.