Ingredients

  • 23 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 cups flour, all-purpose
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup raspberry jam
  • 3 1/2 cups apples peeled, sliced
  • 1 cup almonds ground
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup sour cream dairy
  • 2 large eggs beaten
  • 2 tablespoons flour, all-purpose
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest grated
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice

Method

  • Preheat the oven to 375F (190C).
  • Grease and flour a 9 or 10 inch springform pan.
  • In a large bowl, combine 23 cup sugar and butter; beat until light and fluffy.
  • Add 2 eggs and 2 tablespoons of lemon juice; beat until well blended.
  • In a small bowl combine 2 cups flour, baking powder, and salt.
  • Add to egg mixture, beat at low speed until well blended.
  • Spread in prepared pan.
  • Then spoon preserves over batter; carefully spread to cover.
  • Top with apple slices; slightly press into batter.
  • In a medium bowl, combine all topping ingredients; blend well.
  • Spread evenly over the batter.
  • Bake at 350F (180C).
  • for 55 to 65 minutes or until apples are tender, edges of the cake are light golden brown and toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
  • Cool 10 minutes, then carefully remove sides of pan.
  • In a small bowl, blend all glaze ingredients until smooth; drizzle over cake.
  • Serve warm or cool.