Danish Apple Cake

1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3 tablespoons sweet unsalted butter, melted slightly
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 cup peeled, cored and finely chopped apples
3/4 cup chopped pecans
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Cheddar cheese, shredded, to taste
Sweetened whipped cream or Cool Whip, to taste

Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease well a 9-inch square glass baking dish.

Mix together dry ingredients. Stir in slightly melted butter. Add beaten egg, apples, nuts and vanilla extract; stir to combine.

Bake 30 minutes in prepared pan or until a wooden pick tests done.

Serve warm with a bit of shredded Cheddar cheese sprinkled over the top and a dollop of whipped cream.