Peel and cut apples into 1-inch wedge slices. Sprinkle with sugar (use part of cake sugar) and lemon juice. Cover and let stand.
Melt butter and cream with sugar. Add beaten eggs. Sift flour and baking powder gradually into mixture. Place mixture into greased 8 to 9 inch baking dish.
Put apple slices all the way around and in the middle of the mixture. Sprinkle some sugar and cinnamon over the apple and 1 ounce of butter (melted).
Bake in a 350° oven for 40 to 45 minutes.
(Any fruit can be used such as apricots, peaches, plums.)