Old-Fashioned Fresh Apple Cake is a timeless dessert that captures the essence of homemade baking. Its sweet, comforting flavors and ease of preparation make it a treasured addition to any kitchen.

It had a simple cake recipe from Pisa, which I made, then over the years have played around with. (The cardamom and almonds in this are my idea.) It is an old fashioned Italian way of making a ...