Preparation time: Approximately 30 minutes

Baking time: Approximately 45-50 minutes

Total time: Approximately 1 hour and 15-20 minutes

Serving: 8 servings

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cut into small cubes
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup whole milk
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 5-6 medium-sized apples, peeled and sliced
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and butter a 9-inch (23cm) springform pan.
2. In a large bowl, combine the flour, 1/2 cup sugar, baking powder, and salt.
3. Add the cubed butter and use a pastry cutter or your hands to mix the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg, milk, lemon juice, and vanilla extract.
5. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until the dough forms.
6. Divide the dough in half and press one half into the bottom of the prepared pan.
7. In a separate bowl, mix the sliced apples, 2 tablespoons of sugar, and cinnamon.
8. Spread the apple mixture over the dough in the pan.
9. Crumble the remaining dough over the top of the apple mixture.
10. Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the apples are tender.
11. Allow the cake to cool for a few minutes before removing it from the pan and transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Dust with powdered sugar before serving, if desired.