Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven
Set your oven to 350°F (180°C).
Grease a 9-inch cake pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.

2. Whisk the Wet Ingredients
In a large bowl, beat the eggs and sugar together until pale and slightly foamy.
Stir in the oil, milk, and citrus flavoring until fully combined.

3. Add the Dry Ingredients
Gradually mix in the flour and baking powder.
Stir just until you have a smooth batter — don’t overmix.

4. Fold in the Apples
Gently fold in the diced apples so they’re evenly distributed throughout the batter.

5. Bake to Perfection
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the surface.
Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

6. Cool and Dust
Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Dust with powdered sugar if desired.