Apple and Calvados Cake from Normandy

Step 1

In large bowl of stand mixer, fitted with the whisk attachment, combine the eggs and sugar. Turn mixer to low and add the oil in a thin stream until incorporated. Stir in the Calvados.

Step 2

Turn off mixer, add the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and cloves. Turn the mixer to low and whisk until incorporated.

Step 3

Fold in the apples and spread the batter into a 9" Springform pan that has been treated with baking spray.

Step 4

Bake in a preheated 350* oven for 75-90 minutes, until golden brown and a skewer inserted into the center removes cleanly.