INGREDIENTS:

• 3 dessert apples
• 2 c. flour
• 1 c. sugar
• 125 gms./1/2 c. butter(or substitute)
• 3 medium eggs
• zest of 1 lemon
• 1 tsp, vanilla essence
• 1 tsp. rounded tsp. baking powder
• 3 tbsps. milk
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• vanilla custard to serve

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Preheat the oven to 350° F /180° C. 
2. Lightly grease and flour (or coat with abaking spray) a 9" springform cake tin.
3. Beat the butter, lemon zest, vanilla extract and 3/4 cup of the sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, incorporating well after each addition.
4. In a separate bowl, sift the dry ingredients together. Fold into the batter, then add the milk. Mix until completely blended. The batter will be thick. 
5. Spoon the batter into the tin and gently distribute with a fork.
6. Peel, core and slice the apples (12 wedges per apple) and mix with the remaining sugar. Arrange the apple slices, close together and overlapping on top of the batter.
7. Bake for 50-60 minutes or until cake tester comes out clean. Serve with vanilla custard.