Cake Layer
Apple Layer
Grease an 8-inch square pan. Pre-heat oven to 350 F. Peel and slice the apples in a glass bowl and toss with cinnamon and maple syrup. Place the apples in the greased baking pan. In a bowl, cream sugar and eggs; add oil and mix well. Add the flour, baking powder and vanilla. Mix just until blended. Add the batter over the sliced apples. Bake at 350 F for 45-60 minutes or until a skewer or toothpick comes out clean when inserted in the middle of the cake.