Rustic Apple Cake

By carol gorman

Ingredients

• 4 4golden delicious apples, (about 900 g)
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tbsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp grated lemon zest
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/3 cup milk
• 2 eggs
• 2 tbsp butter, melted and cooled
• 1/2 tsp vanilla
• 1 tbsp icing sugar

Preparation

Step 1

Peel, quarter and core apples; slice crosswise into scant 1/8 -inch (3 mm) thick slices. Set aside.

In large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, lemon zest and salt.

Whisk together milk, eggs, butter and vanilla; pour over dry ingredients and stir gently to combine. Fold in apples. Pour into greased and parchment paper–lined 9-inch (2.5 L) springform pan.

Bake in 425 F (220 C) oven until top is puffed, golden and firm to the touch, about 40 minutes. Run knife around edge of cake; let cool in pan on rack for 10 minutes. Release from pan; let cool completely. Dust with icing sugar just before serving.