Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9" round springform pan with cooking spray. Melt the butter in a small bowl and set aside to cool.

Step 2

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

Step 3

In a large bowl, whisk the eggs and sugar vigorously until frothy, about 1 minute, then whisk in the bourbon and vanilla.

Step 4

Whisk in half of the flour just until incorporated.

Step 5

Whisk in half of the butter until just combined.

Step 6

Whisk in the remaining half of the flour, then the remaining half of the butter.

Step 7

Fold in the apples until well coated with the batter.

Step 8

Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.

Step 9

Bake on the middle rack of the oven for 40 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 10

Cool 10 minutes on a wire rack, then remove from pan, using a knife to loosen the cake from the sides of the pan if necessary. Serve and enjoy!