Apple Cake

Steps

1. 1
   Step 1:

   Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).

2. 2
   Step 2:

   Grease a cake pan and line it with baking paper.

3. 3
   Step 3:

   In a large bowl, break the four eggs with the sugar and beat until tripled in volume and fluffy.

4. 4
   Step 4:

   Sift the self-raising flour into the egg mixture.

5. 5
   Step 5:

   Fold the mixture, preserving as much air as possible.

6. 6
   Step 6:

   Add the melted, slightly cooled butter and mix until combined.

7. 7
   Step 7:

   Add the cinnamon, salt, and vanilla extract.

8. 8
   Step 8:

   Add the diced apple to the batter and gently fold until the pieces are evenly distributed.

9. 9
   Step 9:

   Optionally roll the apple pieces through more cinnamon.

10. 10
    Step 10:

    Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.

11. 11
    Step 11:

    Place the apple slices on top of the batter and press lightly.

12. 12
    Step 12:

    Optionally sprinkle with almond shavings.

13. 13
    Step 13:

    Bake for about 45–50 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.

    45–50 min
14. 14
    Step 14:

    Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for a few minutes.

15. 15
    Step 15:

    Carefully remove the cake from the pan and cool completely on a wire rack.

16. 16
    Step 16:

    Sprinkle the cooled apple cake with powdered sugar.