Sparkling Apple Snacking Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 350° F. Lightly grease a 9 inch springform pan.
2. 2
   Melt the butter and let it cool slightly.
3. 3
   Whisk together the flour, cinnamon, and baking powder.
4. 4
   Put the sugar in a medium bowl and whisk in the eggs, one at a time, until well combined. Whisk in the honey, salt and vanilla extract.
5. 5
   Peel and shred the apple. Use your hands or a fine mesh strainer to gently squeeze out the excess water. Set aside briefly.
6. 6
   With a rubber spatula, stir the flour into the egg/sugar mixture until there are no longer any streaks remaining in the batter. Gently fold in the melted butter until smooth, then fold in the shredded apple, making sure it is evenly dispersed.
7. 7
   Pour the batter into the prepared pan, and smooth the top. Make the topping by combining the sugar and cinnamon and sprinkle it evenly over top of the cake.
8. 8
   Bake in the preheated oven for 25 - 28 minutes, until the edges are golden brown and the middle has a crackly, paper thin crust.
9. 9
   The cake may be served slightly warm, but it will also keep very well for several days in an airtight container at room temperature.