A rich, buttery cake bakes up around apple slices placed into the batter. A topping of chopped almonds and cinnamon sugar finishes the cake so it is ready to serve warm as it comes out of the oven.

Preparation time:   25 min Baking time:   40 min Oven temp:   375 degrees F

For 1 9-inch round cake you will need: 1/2 cup butter or margarine, room temperature 1/2 cup sugar 3 eggs 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 large apple, pared, cored and cut into 1/4-inch-thick wedges 1/4 cup sugar 1 tsp. cinnamon 1/4 cup coarsely chopped almonds

 

1. Cream together butter and the 1/2 cup sugar. Add eggs and beat until fluffy. 2. Stir in vanilla and flour, mixing well. 3. Spread evenly in buttered 9-inch round cake pan. 4. Place apple wedges into cake batter to form a circular pattern. 5. Mix together 1/4 cup sugar and cinnamon. Sprinkle over cake. 6. Sprinkle top with almonds. 7. Bake at 375 degrees F for 40 min or until a wooden pick inserted in the center comes out clean. Good served with: Scoops of vanilla or cinnamon-flavored ice cream.