Ingredients

The following ingredients have 9 Servings
  • 8 ounces (2 sticks) unsalted butter, more for greasing pan
  • 1 1/3 cups plus 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 4 Gala or other flavorful apples, peeled, cored and each cut into 8 slices
  • 1/2 teaspoon Calvados or apple brandy
  • 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instruction

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter a 9-inch springform pan, and set aside.
  • In bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a whisk attachment, combine remaining 8 ounces butter, 1 1/3 cups sugar and the salt. Mix until blended. Add eggs and whisk until smooth. Using a rubber spatula, gently fold in the flour and baking powder until thoroughly mixed. Fold in a few of the apples, and spread batter evenly in pan.
  • In large bowl, toss remaining apples with Calvados, ginger and cinnamon. Arrange apple slices in closely fitting concentric circles on top of dough; all the slices may not be needed. Sprinkle remaining 1 tablespoon sugar over apples.
  • Bake until a toothpick inserted into center of cake dough comes out clean and apples are golden and tender, about an hour and 15 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.