1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9" tube pan.

2

Place apple slices into a large bowl. Sprinkle with cinnamon and sugar and toss apples until evenly coated. Set aside.

3

Place flour, baking powder and salt in separate bowl. Stir together and set aside.

4

Put remaining ingredients in large bowl. Beat together until well mixed. Gradually add dry mixture to wet mixture. Beat until well blended.

5

Pour half of the batter into prepared pan. Arrange half of the apples over it. Pour on remaining batter on and place the rest of the apples on top.

6

Bake 1 ½ hours, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.