Apple Sugar Cinnamon Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 160°C (325°F). I used a ceramic casserole form 22x33 cm (9x13 inch), which I placed in the cold oven before turning it on. I find this to be good when baking in ceramic forms, otherwise I find that the dish needs a longer baking time than it would need in another kind of dish. You will not need to do this if using a regular cake pan.
2. 2
   With an electric mixer, whisk brown sugar, oil, egg and buttermilk. Add baking soda and vanilla extract. Mix in flour and then chopped apples.
3. 3
   Melt butter in a small pan. Remove from heat and add granulated sugar and cinnamon. Stir to mix.
4. 4
   Take the casserole form out of the oven (if you decided to use a ceramic dish as well). Place a small knob of butter into it and move it around the dish with a brush to grease the form all over. Pour the batter into the dish. Top with the butter-sugar-cinnamon mixture. Place back in the oven, but don't forget the dish is already hot (I forgot and burned my fingers).
5. 5
   Bake for about 40-45 minutes or until deep golden brown. You can serve the cake warm or at room temperature.