Apple and Orange Cake

Cake batter

Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9-inch springform or regular cake pan with butter or non-stick cooking spray.

Prepare the glaze: in a small bowl mix the apricot jam and honey, set aside.

In a small bowl, mix and sift the flour, salt, and baking powder.

Using a handheld mixer, whisk the eggs and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 5-7 minutes.

Gradually add the oil and continue to mix. Then add the vanilla extract, orange juice and zest, and continue to mix for a few more seconds.

Add the sifted flour and baking powder, mix until well combined.

Pour the batter into the prepared pan.

Slice the apple, then pour the lemon juice over it and sprinkle with sugar.

Place and arrange the sliced apple into your preferred pattern on top of the cake.

Bake for about 40-45 minutes, or until the cake is golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Brush the cake with the apricot and honey glaze mixture, and allow the cake to cool on a rack in the pan before serving.