Step 1

Preheat oven to 350°F and grease an 8-inch cake pan or 8-inch springform pan with baking spray, line with parchment paper on the bottom and sides, and spray again. Set aside on a small baking tray.

Step 2

Make the topping by combining the almonds, brown sugar and cinnamon, set aside. In a bowl combine flour, baking powder, and salt, set aside.

Step 3

In another bowl, cream butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2 to 3 minutes.

Step 4

Lower speed and add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.

Step 5

With the mixer’s speed on low, add the dry ingredients in 3 additions alternately with the milk in 2 additions, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients.

Step 6

Use a rubber spatula to scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl.

Step 7

Pour batter into the prepared pan. Stack apple slices on top of the batter, pressing the apple slices slightly to fit all of the apples in. Sprinkle the top with the prepared almond-cinnamon topping.

Step 8

Bake cake for about 1 hour. The top should be golden brown and a toothpick inserted should come out clean.

Step 9

Let the cake cool a little bit before removing from the pan. Serve with whipped cream and enjoy.