Easy Cinnamon Apple Cake

use allpurpose flour for this recipe. If youre glutenfree you can modify this recipe and use a 11 glutenfree flour substitute like this one Baking soda Helps the apple cake rise and the acidity from the lemon juice activates it Spices Ground cinnamon and ground cloves give this apple cake a delicious and warming flavor that you will love.
For a full list of ingredients and instructions please see recipe card below.
How to Make Apple Cake
Step 1 Start by peeling and coring about four apples. Slice them into about ¼ inch thick slices and place them into a large bowl. Pour the sugar over the apples and give them a quick toss with your hands and then add the lemon juice. Let the apples and the sugar sit and macerate for about 3045 minutes. This process will soften the apples and dissolve the sugar.
Step 2 Then add the oil eggs and vanilla to the apple mixture and stir together with a spoon.
Step 3 Next add the flour baking soda cinnamon salt and cloves into the apple mixture. Combine with a spoon carefully until the dry mixture is just incorporated.
Step 4 Spray a 9x9 or 9x13 baking dish with baking spray and line with parchment paper. 
Step 5 Transfer the batter into the baking dish.
Step 6 Bake in a preheated oven for 5055 minutes for a 9x9 or 4550 minutes for a 9x13 or until a knife can be inserted in the center and comes out clean.
How to Store Apple Cake
You can leave this cake at room temperature in an airtight container for about 2 to 3 days. If left uncovered it may dry out more quickly so its best consumed within 1 to 2 days.
You can also store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator to extend its life to about a week. The cooler temperature slows down the growth of mold and other spoilage organisms. However the texture may change slightly becoming denser. You can bring it to room temperature to eat or warm it a bit in the microwave.
How to Freeze Apple Cake
If youd like to keep apple cake for a more extended period you can freeze it. Wrap the cake tightly in plastic wrap and aluminum foil or use an airtight freezer container. Frozen apple cake can last up to 3 to 4 months. To thaw you can place it in the refrigerator overnight or leave it at