Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
Lightly grease a 9-inch springform pan.
In the bowl of an electric mixer beat the butter and sugar together on medium speed for or until fluffy and smooth.
Add the eggs and beat them in thoroughly.
Add the flour, baking powder, salt and almond extract and mix for or until the batter is thoroughly blended.
Spoon the batter into the prepared pan.
Peel and slice the apples and arrange them over the batter in overlapping layers.
Bake the cake for , or until it springs back when you touch it lightly.
While the cake is baking, make the topping: heat the butter and sugar together in a saucepan over medium heat.
When the butter has melted, stir in the flour and almonds.
Spoon the topping over the hot cake.
Return the cake to the oven and bake it longer, or until top is golden brown.
Let the cake cool in the pan for .
Remove sides and let the cake cool or serve it slightly warm.
Makes one cake