GRANDMA ROSA’S APPLE CAKE - Lidia

Ingredients

• 1 stick unsalted butter, at room temperature, plus more for the pan
• 1 cup all-purpose flour, plus more for the pan
• ¾ cup granulated white sugar
• 2 large eggs
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• Pinch kosher salt
• Zest of 1 lemon, grated
• 3 baking apples (such as Golden Delicious), peeled, cored, and cut into ½-inch chunks
• 2 tablespoons light-brown sugar
• ½ cup coarsely chopped walnuts, toasted