Apple Cake



6                    apples; medium, tart
2                    lemons; medium, juiced
3      tablespoons   sugar
3      tablespoons   butter
3/4  cup           sugar
2                    egg yolks; large, divided *
1/2                lemon;juiced and peel grated
1      teaspoon      baking powder
1 1/2  cups          flour; unbleached
3/4  cup           milk
1      tablespoon    rum
2                    egg whites; large
1      tablespoon    butter; to grease cake pan
1      teaspoon      vegetable oil
3      tablespoons   confectioners’ sugar

*  Do not put the egg yolks together as they will be used individually.

Peel apples, cut in half and core.  Cut decorative lengthwise slits in
apples, about 1/2-inch deep.  Sprinkle with lemon juice and sugar.  Set
aside.  Cream butter and sugar together.  One at a time, beat in egg
yolks.  Gradually beat in lemon juice and grated peel. Sift baking powder
and flour together.  Gradually add to batter. Blend in milk and rum.  In a
small bowl, beat egg whites until stiff. Fold into batter.  Generously
grease a springform pan.  Pour in batter and top with apple halves.  Brush
apples with oil.  Bake in a preheated 350 degree F. oven for 35 to 40
minutes.  Remove from pan and sprinkle with confectioners’ sugar.

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