Such a simple cake to make in the form of a tray bake, delicious eaten cold or warm with custard. I've doubles this recipe and made a large back in a roasting tin for parties. Not just gluten free but dairy free too.
Add the sliced apples to a large bowl and to this add the 4tbsp sugar (if using Bramleys), cinnamon and lemon juice and zest. get your hands in there and toss the slices until they're covered in the mixture.
In another large bowl beat the eggs and caster sugar until thick and creamy, add the oil, vanilla and continue to beat until combined.
Add the flour and beat to combine into a thick silky cake batter.
Pour half the cake batter into the prepared square baking tin, then using half the apples add a layer to cover the mixture.
Pour over the remaining cake mixture and repeat the apple pattern with the remaining apple slices. Sprinkle with sugar to taste.
Bake in oven on 170°C | 150°C Fan | 325°F | Gas 3 for 40 mins
Loosen from the edges and allow to cool totally before turning out.
Notes
Because this is made with apple it will keep moist for longer but if you like your cake crusty around the edges eat asap ... as if we let this cake last more than 3hrs in this house!!!