Apple Pecan Cake - Diamond Nuts

Ingredients

• 2 1/4 cups unbleached white all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup + 2 Tbsp granulated sugar, divided
• 3/4 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 3/4 cup butter, cool, cubed
• 1 cup Diamond of CA Pecan Halves, chopped
• 1 egg lightly whisked
• 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/3 + 1/2 cup milk, divided
• 3 tart apples, peeled, cored and sliced 1/2-inch thick (about 6 cups)
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• powdered sugar to garnish