Blitzkuchen mit Apfeln (Apple Cake)

Title: Blitzkuchen mit Apfeln (Apple Cake)
Categories: German, Fruits, Cakes, Desserts
Yield: 6 servings

6 ea Apples Medium, Tart 2 ea Lemons Medium, Juiced 3 tb Sugar 3 tb Butter 3/4 c Sugar 2 ea Egg Yolks Large, Divided * 1/2 ea Lemon Juiced And Peel Grated 1 ts Baking Powder 1 1/2 c Flour Unbleached 3/4 c Milk 1 tb Rum 2 ea Egg Whites Large 1 tb Butter To Grease Cake Pan 1 ts Vegetable Oil 3 tb Confectioners' Sugar

* Do not put the egg yolks together as they will be used individually. Peel apples, cut in half and core. Cut decorative lengthwise slits in apples, about 1/2-inch deep. Sprinkle with lemon juice and sugar. Set aside. Cream butter and sugar together. One at a time, beat in egg yolks. Gradually beat in lemon juice and grated peel. Sift baking powder and flour together. Gradually add to batter. Blend in milk and rum. In a small bowl, beat egg whites until stiff. Fold into batter. Generously grease a springform pan. Pour in batter and top with apple halves. Brush apples with oil. Bake in a preheated 350 degree F. oven for 35 to 40 minutes. Remove from pan and sprinkle with confectioners' sugar.