Mrs. Dull's Simple Apple Cake - VeryVera

Ingredients

• 1/2 c all-purpose or cake flour, divided
• 2 tsp. baking powder
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 2 large eggs
• 1 c packed light or dark brown sugar
• 2 tsp. vanilla extract
• 1 c chopped pecans, plus more for garnish if desired
• 1 c chopped peeled apples