Abby's Pecan Apple Cake

, such as granny smith , peeled , halved , and sliced preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

Brush the sides of a 8 x 3 1 / 4-inch springform pan with the melted butter.

Mix together 1 / 2 cup sugar , cinnamon , nutmeg , and 1 / 4 cup flour and sprinkle the mixture evenly over the bottom of the pan.

Wrap foil around the pan to prevent leakage.

Starting at the outside edge , arrange a ring of apple slices in the pan , slightly overlapping and pointing to the center.

Fill in the center with another circle of apples , with some overlap occurring.

Layer any remaining apple slices evenly , overlapping to prevent the batter from escaping.

With a wooden spoon or electric mixer , beat together the butter and 1 cup sugar.

Add the eggs , milk , rum , and vanilla.

The batter will look curdled.

Add 1 1 / 4 cups flour , the nuts , baking powder , baking soda , and salt , beating only until the flour is completely incorporated.

Pour the batter over the apples and spread evenly.

Place the pan.

butter, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, all-purpose flour, tart apples, eggs, milk, rum, vanilla extract, pecans, baking powder, baking soda, salt