BEE'S FRENCH APPLE CAKE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 325.
• Grease and line the base of deep 9" round cake pan with waxed paper.
• Put the chopped apples into the base of the cake pan.
• Put all the remaining cake ingredients, EXCEPT 1 EGG, into a bowl or food processor. Beat to a smooth batter.
• Pour batter over apples in pan. Level the top, then bake for 40-45 mins., until lightly golden.
• Meanwhile, cream topping ingredients together with remaining egg.
• Remove cake from oven and spoon the topping over cake.
• Return cake to oven for 20-25 mins., until golden brown.
• Cool cake in pan.
• Turn cake out, take off waxed paper and finish with a dusting of confectionary sugar.
• Variations:
• Try adding finely chopped pears, pineapples or raspberries instead of apples.
• Be creative. Add your favorite fruit. Make sure they are well drained.
• Serve with whipped cream or French Vanilla ice cream.