Apple cake, Grandma's soft and melt-in-your-mouth cake

 

Ingredients:

3 apples (Golden Delicious for sweetness or Granny Smith for a touch of acidity),
3 medium eggs
, 150g granulated caster sugar
, 150g semi-salted butter (melted and cooled),
150g sifted flour,
1 sachet baking powder,
1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional),
1 pinch of salt

Simple ingredients for a smooth and fragrant result.
The apples caramelize slightly during cooking, giving them an   irresistible sweetness.
  Step-by-step preparation
: Prepare the apples:
peel them, remove the core, then cut them into thin slices or small pieces, as you prefer.
You can sprinkle them with a little lemon juice to prevent   discoloration.

For the cake base:

Beat the eggs and sugar until the mixture is pale and frothy.
Then, add the melted butter and vanilla for a smooth and creamy texture.
Add the dry ingredients:
sift the flour, baking powder, and salt, then gradually add them to the mixture.

Add the apples:
Reserve a few slices for garnish and add the rest to the batter.
Gently mix to distribute the apples evenly.
Pour and bake:
Pour the batter into a greased and floured cake tin.
Arrange the reserved apple slices in a rosette pattern for a pretty finish.
Bake for 35 to 40 minutes at 180°C (preheated oven), or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cool:
Let the cake rest for 10 minutes before removing it from the tin to prevent it from breaking.
Serve warm or at room temperature, with a dusting of powdered sugar.