Step 1

Pre heat oven to 180C/350F. Grease and line a 9x5" cake tin.

Step 2

Sift the flour into a bowl and add the baking powder, sugar and spices. Mix to combine.

Step 3

In a separate bowl mix the wet ingredients together - oil, milk and vanilla.

Step 4

Peel one of the apples and cut into 1cm sized chunks. With the other apple, quarter and cut into thin slices.

Step 5

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until combined, don't over mix. Add the chopped apple and mix until evenly distributed.

Step 6

Pour into the lined loaf tin and then gently tap on the work surface to release any air bubbles.

Step 7

Arrange the sliced apple on top, I did two rows but you can arrange however you like.

Step 8

Place in the oven for 30-40 minutes. Keep an eye on it as this may vary depending on ovens. Place a skewer in the middle, if it comes out clean it's ready.

Step 9

Transfer to a cooling rack and prepare your icing. Mix the icing sugar and maple syrup together until smooth, add a splash of water to thin it.

Step 10

Drizzle on top once the cake is cooled and serve!