Easy and Quick Moist Apple Cake

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan with butter and dust it with flour.

2. Peel, core, and slice the apples into thin wedges. Toss them with the lemon juice to prevent browning and set them aside.

3. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.

4. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.

5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.

6. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.

7. Arrange the apple slices on top of the batter in a circular pattern, gently pressing them in.