Buttery Apple Cinnamon Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Set oven to 350 degrees (set oven rack to second-lowest position).
2. 2
   Prepare a 9-inch springform pan.
3. 3
   In a bowl using an electric mixer beat the butter with 1-3/4 cups sugar, softened cream cheese and vanilla until smooth and well blended (about 3-4 minutes).
4. 4
   Add in eggs; mix well until completely blended.
5. 5
   In a small bowl combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to the creamed mixture just until blended.
6. 6
   In a small bowl combine 1/3 cup white or light brown sugar with 3 teaspoons cinnamon.
7. 7
   In another bowl mix together the chopped apples with 3 tablespoons of the cinnamon mixture, then stir the apple mixture into the batter.
8. 8
   Transfer the batter into prepared baking dish or springform baking pan.
9. 9
   Sprinkle the top of the batter with remaining cinnamon/sugar mixture.
10. 10
    Bake for about 50-60 minutes (for springform pan) or until the cake test done.
11. 11
    Cool cake completely in the pan, then remove to a wire rack.