In the bowl of a standing mixer fitted with the dough hook mix together flour butter, sugar and salt mix on medium speed until only small crumbs are formed. Transfer into a small bowl and refrigerate until ready to use.

Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 10 inch (26 cm) springform pan and set aside.

Pit the apples and slice into quarter wedges, place in a bowl with ice cold water and set aside.

In a medium bowl mix together flour, cinnamon, and baking powder and set aside.

In the bowl of a standing mixer fitted with the dough hook attachment, mix together the butter, sugar, and salt. Add in honey, vanilla, and eggs one at a time, mix until combined. Slowly add in the milk.

Add in the flour mixture in tow batches and keep mixing until the dough begins to come together.

Transfer the batter to the springform pan, arrange the apple wedges in circles by pressing them into the batter.

Sprinkle the crumb mixture evenly on top of the cake.

Bake for 35-40 mins or until golden and set.

Cool completely at room temperature, sprinkle with powdered sugar and serve.