# What You Need:
→ Apples
01 - 3 large apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), peeled, cored, thinly sliced
02 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
→ Dry Ingredients
03 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
04 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
05 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
06 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
07 - 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
08 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
→ Wet Ingredients
09 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
10 - 1/3 cup light brown sugar, packed
11 - 2 large eggs
12 - 1 cup whole milk
13 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
14 - 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
→ Topping
15 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
16 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
# How To Make:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter or nonstick cooking spray.
02 - Place sliced apples in a large bowl. Toss with lemon juice to prevent browning. Set aside.
03 - In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg until well combined.
04 - In a large bowl, whisk granulated sugar, brown sugar, and eggs until smooth. Add milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Whisk until fully incorporated.
05 - Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture. Stir gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing to maintain tender texture.
06 - Fold prepared apples into batter. Pour into prepared baking dish and spread surface evenly with spatula.
07 - In small bowl, combine 2 tablespoons sugar with 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon. Sprinkle mixture evenly over batter.
08 - Bake for 40 minutes until golden brown and toothpick inserted in center emerges clean. Rotate dish halfway through for even baking.
09 - Allow cake to cool for 15 minutes before serving. Enjoy warm, optionally dusted with powdered sugar or topped with crème fraîche.
