Step-by-Step Instructions
Prep oven and pan:
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8-inch square or 9-inch round pan, then lightly flour it—or line with parchment paper for easy removal.
Prepare the apples:
Peel, core, and chop apples into small, even pieces (¼–½ inch). Set aside. (Tip: Toss them with lemon juice if prepping ahead to prevent browning.)
Mix wet ingredients:
In a large bowl, whisk melted butter, sugar, and eggs until smooth and creamy (~1 minute). Stir in vanilla or lemon juice if using.
Add dry ingredients:
Sprinkle flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt over the wet mix. Gently fold with a spatula just until no flour streaks remain. Do not overmix—lumps are fine.
Fold in apples:
Add chopped apples and stir gently until evenly distributed. The batter will be thick—that’s perfect.
Transfer to pan:
Pour batter into prepared pan. Use the spatula to spread evenly. Tap the pan once on the counter to release air bubbles.
Bake:
Bake 35–40 minutes, until golden on top and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean (a few moist crumbs are okay; wet batter is not).
Cool and serve:
Let cool in the pan 15–20 minutes before slicing. Dust with powdered sugar right before serving. Serve warm or at room temperature.
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