3 medium apples (2 honey crisp, 1 granny smith or your choice)
1 t cinnamon
¼ cup sugar (or pure maple syrup or honey)
1 T brown sugar (or omit and increase maple syrup or honey to 1/3 cup)
Directions
Preheat the oven at 375 degrees.
Grease (or use baking spray) a 9-inch springform pan or metal baking dish. Set aside. (Line bottom w/parchment paper if desired)
In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
Next, using two knives or a fork gently cut the soft butter into the flour mixture, making sure to incorporate it until there are no large lumps.
Next, add a whisked egg, vanilla, and milk.
Gently fold everything together until the batter forms. It will be slightly sticky so don’t worry. The juice from apples will moisten the cake as it bakes.
Next, peel and slice 3 medium-sized apples. Cut slices in half.
In a separate mixing bowl, add the apples, cinnamon, both sugars, or maple syrup. Toss until the apples are evenly coated.
Next, pour the batter into the greased pan. Spread the batter and place the apple topping on top of the batter.
Gently press the apples into the batter.
Bake for 40 minutes or until the center is fully cooked.
Remove from the oven and serve slightly warm. Enjoy!
