Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   6                    Apples; Medium -- Tart
   1 1/2  Cup           Flour -- Unbleached
   2                    Lemons; Medium -- Juiced
     3/4  Cup           Milk
   3      Tablespoon    Sugar
   1      Tablespoon    Rum
   3      Tablespoon    Butter
   2                    Egg Whites -- Large
     3/4  Cup           Sugar
   1      Tablespoon    Butter -- To Grease Cake Pan
   2                    Egg Yolks; Large -- Divided *
   1      Teaspoon      Vegetable Oil
     1/2                Lemon -- Juiced And Peel Grat
   3      Tablespoon    Confectioners' Sugar
   1      Teaspoon      Baking Powder

Preparation:

* Do not put the egg yolks together as they will be used individually. Peel apples, cut in half and core. Cut decorative lengthwise slits in apples, about 1/2-inch deep. Sprinkle with lemon juice and sugar. Set aside. Cream butter and sugar together. One at a time, beat in egg yolks. Gradually beat in lemon juice and grated peel. Sift baking powder and flour together. Gradually add to batter. Blend in milk and rum. In a small bowl, beat egg whites until stiff. Fold into batter. Generously grease a springform pan. Pour in batter and top with apple halves. Brush apples with oil. Bake in a preheated 350 degree F. oven for 35 to 40 minutes. Remove from pan and sprinkle with confectioners' suga