SafePlates

Ingredients

• 4 medium apples (about 1.5 lbs) (700g), peeled, cored, and sliced
• 1 cup granulated sugar (200g)
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (190g)
• 3 large eggs
• 1/2 cup milk (120ml)
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted (115g)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (5ml)
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder (6g)
• 1/4 teaspoon salt (1g)
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (2g)
• Powdered sugar, for dusting (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch (23cm) round cake pan or line it with parchment paper.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon. Set aside.
3. In a large bowl, beat the eggs and granulated sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
4. Add the melted unsalted butter, milk, and vanilla extract to the egg mixture. Mix until well combined.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix.
6. Fold in the sliced apples, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
7. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
8. Bake for 40-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the top is golden brown.
9. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. Dust with powdered sugar before serving, if desired.

Tip

For extra flavor, add a handful of raisins or chopped walnuts to the batter. Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.