Step 1

preheat the oven to 375º. Butter and flour a 9” round cake pan. Place a piece of parchment in the bottom of the pan.

Step 2

In a large frying pan over low heat, melt the butter, reserve 6 tbs for later.

Step 3

Add the apple chunks to the pan and cook until tender over medium heat, 7-10 minutes.

Step 4

In a small bowl mix together the flour, salt, and baking powder.

Step 5

In a large bowl beat the whole eggs and egg yolks until blended. Add the butter, sugar, vanilla, and lemon zest.

Step 6

Stir in flour mixture and sauteed apples (leave out any butter left in the pan). Pour into the prepared pan, smoothing the top.

Step 7

Bake until the cake is golden brown, about 30-35 minutes. Transfer the cake to a wire rack to cool in pan for 5 minutes.

Step 8

Invert the cake onto a plate to remove the pan and then invert again on your serving dish.

Step 9

Serve warm from the oven with a sprinkle of confectioners sugar, whipped cream or ice cream.