Danish Apple Cake

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 3 tablespoons sweet unsalted butter, melted slightly
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten
• 1 cup finely chopped apple (peeled, cored)
• 3/4 cup pecans, chopped
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• cheddar cheese, shredded,to taste
• sweetened whipped cream or Cool Whip, to taste