Step 1

Pre-heat oven to 350F (180C), grease and flour an 8 inch loaf pan.

Step 2

Chop apples (small or medium size depending on what you like) and stir in 1 tablespoon of lemon juice - keeps the apples from turning brown) and set aside.

Step 3

In a medium bowl whisk together the cake flour, baking powder, salt and cinnamon.  Set aside.

Step 4

In a large bowl on medium speed cream the butter and sugar, approximately 2-3 minutes, add the egg and continue beating until fluffy for approximately 4-5 minutes.

Step 5

Beat the dry ingredients alternately with the milk into the egg mixture (beating between each addition).  Fold the chopped apples into the batter.

Step 6

Spoon the batter into the prepared loaf pan and sprinkle with the crumb topping.  Bake for approximately 40-45 minutes or until tooth pick comes out clean.  Let cool completely before drizzling with Maple Caramel Sauce.

Step 7

In a small bowl mix together the cinnamon, flour and sugar, cut in the butter until you have coarse crumbs.  Sprinkle on loaf before baking.