Juicy Apple Cake

Unbalanced

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Heat oven to 180°C (two-sided heat; or 160°C circulating)

Step 2

Peel and core apples; cut in small (1/2'') cubes/pieces and place in bowl with acidic water (add a bit of lemon/lime juice or vinegar) to prevent discoloration

Step 3

In another bowl, mix flour with baking soda and salt; set aside

Step 4

In yet another, larger bowl, gently whisk soft butter with sugar, vanilla extract, lemon juice, half of cinnamon and milk until the mixture is well mixed and slightly foamy

Step 5

Using a mixer, mix eggs in butter/sugar mixture one by one; do not add new egg until previous egg has been fully mixed in

Step 6

Very slowly add flour mix to butter/sugar/egg mixture while constantly stirring with the mixer

Step 7

Thoroughly drain apple pieces and carefully whisk into dough

Step 8

Apply butter to a springform pan, add dough and even surface

Step 9

Place spring pan in the oven and bake for 35-45 min; check occasionally and make sure the cake does not burn; cover surface with a sheet of baking paper if it turns brown

Step 10

In the meantime: Mix brown sugar, remaining half of cinnamon and chopped mint

Step 11

Add remaining butter to cake surface and evenly distribute brown sugar mix; bake for another 5-7 min

Step 12

Allow time for the cake to cool, then cut and serve with whipped cream