Caramelized apple cake

For the caramelized apples:

1. Peel, core, and dice 3 apples.
2. Place the sugar in a thick-bottomed pan and melt over low heat, stirring occasionally to create an even caramel. Once the sugar has melted, remove from heat.
3. Off the heat, add the butter (pre-cut into small pieces) to the melted sugar and gently mix.
4. Add the heavy cream and return to low heat. The mixture will become more homogeneous and easier to stir (the caramel may harden when it comes into contact with the cold cream, so just leave it on low heat until it all melts).
5. Add the diced apples to the caramel, cover, and let it cook on low heat while you prepare the cake batter.

For the cake batter: 

6. Whisk the eggs and sugar together until the mixture lightens.
7. Add the mascarpone and mix.
8. Add the flour and baking powder to the mixture.
9. Once the batter is smooth, fold in the caramelized apples.
10. Pour the batter into a greased and floured pan.
11. For decoration, peel, core, and slice the remaining 2 apples into thin slices. Arrange them as you like.
12. Bake for 35–40 minutes at 180°C.
13. Serve warm, enjoy!

Tip: If you have any leftover cake, you can microwave your slice for 30 seconds. It will be just warm and wonderfully soft!