Apple Cake
hello, there! it's been a long time. summer has passed. we had copious ears of corn and are still eating lots of varieties of nightshade (it's almost halloween!). now that's it's cooling down, let's get back to cooking. 1 hr 10 minutes – serves 8 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 3/4 teaspoon baking powder 1/8 teaspoon salt 4 large apples (if you can, choose 4 different kinds) 2 large eggs 3/4 cup sugar 3 tablespoons dark rum 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted and cooled 1. Center a rack in the oven and preheat to 350 degrees F. Generously butter an 8-inch springform pan (or use a nonstick pan) and put it on a baking sheet lined with a silicone baking mat or parchment paper. 2. Whisk the flour, baking powder, and salt together in small bowl. 3. Peel the apples, cut them in half and remove the cores. Cut the apples into 1- to 2-inch chunks. 4. In a medium bowl, beat the eggs with a whisk un