Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Coat a 9- inch springform pan with nonstick spray and set aside.

Step 2

Place the sliced apples into a large bowl. Sprinkle 3 tablespoons of granulated sugar and the ground cinnamon onto the apples. Stir to coat evenly and set aside.

Step 3

In the bowl of your stand mixer fitted with paddle attachment mix the butter and the remaining 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar together on medium speed until creamy, about 2 minutes. Add in eggs one at a time and mix until combined, scraping sides and bottom of bowl as necessary. Add in the baking powder and mix to incorporate.

Step 4

Turn the mixer to low speed and in alternating additions, add flour and milk, beginning and ending with flour, until just combined. Don’t overmix.

Step 5

To assemble, cover the bottom of the prepared pan with apples. They can overlap, but you want a single layer. Top apples with cake batter and spread evenly to cover all apples. Press remaining apples into batter vertically making concentric circles in batter.

Step 6

Bake for 55- 65 minutes, or until the cake is set in the center and a toothpick comes out clean.

Step 7

Allow the cake to cool for 15 minutes in the pan. Run a knife around the edges to release from the sides of the pan.

Step 8

Serve warm with whipped cream, dusted with powdered sugar, or topped with ice cream.