200g (1 1/3 cups) self-raising flour, sifted
133g (1 1/3 cups) almond meal
230g (1 cup) Chelsea Raw Caster Sugar
175g unsalted butter, soft
150ml buttermilk
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
Very fine zest of 1 lemon
1 large apple, peeled, cored and sliced
1 tablespoon Chelsea Raw Caster Sugar, extra

Preheat oven to 180ºC conventional or 160ºC fan forced. Grease a 30cm x 20cm slice pan. Line the base and long sides with baking paper, extending paper 5cm above edges of pan. This helps with easy removal from the pan.

Combine flour, almond meal and Chelsea Raw Caster Sugar in a food processor. Add butter, buttermilk, eggs and lemon zest. Pulse until just combined.

Spread batter into prepared pan and top with apple and extra Chelsea Raw Caster Sugar. Bake for 35 - 40 minutes or until skewer comes out clean.

Tastes delicious straight from the oven with fresh cream or ice cream.  Cut into slices it is also perfect for lunchbox treats.