Cinnamon Apple Cake

1 3/4 c sugar, divided
6 oz cream cheese, softened
1/2 c butter, softened
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 eggs
1 1/2 c all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
2 tsp ground cinnamon
3 c peeled chopped apples

Beat 1 1/2 c sugar with cream cheese, butter and vanilla until well blended. Add eggs one at a time; beat well after each.

Combine flour, baking powder and salt. Add to sugar mixture; beat until blended.

Combine 1/4 c sugar with cinnamon. Combine apples and 2 Tbsp cinnamon sugar; stir into batter. Pour batter into a prepared 8" springform pan and sprinkle with remaining cinnamon sugar.

Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour 15 minutes or until cake pulls away from side of pan. COol completely on a wire rack. Cut with a serrated knife.

NOTES
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