Wash, peel and quarter the apples and remove the core. Cut or scratch the apple halves several times on the curved side and sprinkle with lemon juice.
Cream 175 g fat, 125 g sugar, lemon peel and salt. Stir in the eggs one by one. Mix flour, cornstarch and baking powder. Stir in 1-2 tbsp. milk
Pour the dough into a greased springform pan (26 cm Ø) and smooth it down. Place the apples on top with the convex sides facing upwards, press in a little. Bake in a hot oven (electric cooker: 175 °C / convection oven: 150 °C / gas: level 2) for about 20 minutes
Bring 75 g fat, 75 g sugar, vanillin sugar, honey and almonds to the boil and brown lightly. Stir in 2-3 tablespoons of milk. Spread the bee sting mixture on the apples. Bake the cake for another 30-40 minutes. Serve with whipped cream if necessary