Black Walnut and Apple Torte – Rachael Ray

Ingredients

• 1 egg, slightly beaten
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1 1/2 cups Michigan apples (such as Granny Smith or McIntosh), peeled, cored and sliced
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 cup flour
• A pinch of salt
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup black walnuts, chopped
• Freshly whipped cream or ice cream, for topping (optional)