FRANCO NORIEGA

Apple Cake

Get ready with me for a delightful baking adventure with this irresistible cake!

**Ingredients:** - 3 apples, peeled and thinly sliced - 1 tablespoon lemon juice - 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour - 1 teaspoon baking powder - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda - 1/2 teaspoon salt - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon - 1/2 cup butter, softened - 1 cup sugar - 2 eggs - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract - 1/2 cup plain yogurt or buttermilk

**Instructions:** 1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and grease a cake pan. 2. In a small bowl, toss the apple slices with lemon juice and set aside.

3. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.

4. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until smooth and creamy.

5. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add the vanilla extract.

6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture in three additions, alternating with the yogurt or buttermilk, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until smooth.

7. Spread half of the batter into the prepared pan. Arrange half of the apple slices over the batter. Spread the remaining batter over the apples and arrange the remaining apple slices on top in a decorative pattern.

8. Bake for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

9. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Enjoy this delicious Apple Cinnamon Cake with a cup of coffee or tea! It's a treat that will delight your taste buds and make you feel like a baking pro! 🍏🍰 #AppleCinnamonCake #BakingAdventure