Start by preheating your oven to 180°C (350°F) for standard ovens or 160°C (320°F) for fan-forced. Make sure it’s nice and hot before you start baking!

Grab an 8-inch round cake pan. Grease it well with a touch of butter or non-stick spray. To give it a little extra protection, line the bottom with parchment paper. This will make it easier to remove the cake later.

In a large mixing bowl, add the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and granulated sugar. Mix these dry ingredients together with a whisk to ensure they are well-blended. This step is crucial because it helps to incorporate air, contributing to a fluffy cake.

Toss the chopped apple pieces into your flour mixture and gently stir to coat them with the dry ingredients. This ensures that the apples are evenly distributed throughout the cake batter.

In a separate bowl, crack in the eggs. Add the vanilla extract, vegetable oil, Greek yogurt, and the ground ginger. Together, whisk them briefly until the eggs are entirely broken up and everything is nicely combined. You’re looking for a homogeneous mixture here.

Now, it’s time to bring the two mixtures together. Pour the wet mixture into the bowl with the flour and apple mixture. Using a wooden spoon, gently fold the mixtures together until just combined. Don’t over-mix—those lumps of flour are your friends, and they help keep the cake tender.

Transfer the batter into your prepared cake pan, smoothing the top with the back of the spoon. Don’t worry if it looks a bit rustic; this cake is meant to be cozy!

In a small bowl, mix the granulated sugar with ground cinnamon and melted butter until it’s combined to a lumpy texture. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the top of the cake batter. This will create that beautiful, sweet crust that everyone loves!

Place your cake in the pre-heated oven and let it bake for about 30-35 minutes. Make sure to check doneness by sticking a skewer or toothpick into the center. It should come out clean with just a few crumbs attached.

Once out of the oven, transfer the cake to a wire rack and let it cool completely. For the glaze, mix the powdered sugar with 1 tablespoon of milk until smooth. If it’s too thick, add another splash of milk until you reach the desired consistency.

Once the cake is completely cool, drizzle your icing over the top for an extra sweet touch. Let it set for a moment before serving, allowing the glaze to firm up a bit.