COOKING INSTRUCTIONS

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). This guarantees that the cake bakes evenly and achieves a nice golden color.

Combine Wet Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, your chosen sweetener, and vanilla extract until well combined.

Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. This step helps distribute the baking powder and spices evenly throughout the cake.

Add Apples and Nuts: Core and chop the apples coarsely. Gently fold the chopped apples and nuts (if using) into the wet mixture, then gradually add the dry mixture until just combined.

Prepare the Pan: Grease a springform pan with baking spray and line the bottom with parchment paper to prevent sticking.

Bake the Cake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Prepare the Topping: While the cake is baking, heat milk, butter, and sugar in a pot until melted and combined.

Poke Holes: Once the cake is done baking, remove it from the oven and use a skewer or chopstick to poke holes all over the top of the cake.

Absorb Liquid: Pour the warm milk and butter mixture over the cake, allowing it to soak in for a few minutes.

Cooling: Carefully remove the springform and parchment paper, then place the cake on a plate to cool for 10-15 minutes before serving.