Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease and an 8- or 9-inch square cake pan.
2. Peel and cut 3 large apples into small chunks. In a small bowl lightly toss somecinnamon sugar on the apples until they have a light coating.
3. Melt the butter in the microwave and let cool in the refrigerator to room temperature.
4. In a large bowl combine the dry ingredients, flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
5. In a medium bowl whisk the egg then add the maple syrup for a minute. Add the milk and then the melted butter.
6. Pour the maple syrup mixture into the dry ingredients and fold together. Then fold in the apples.
7. Pour the batter into the prepared pan, add some cinnamon sugar on top and bake at 350 degrees for 40 to 50 minutes.