Preheat the oven to 375°F. Butter and flour a 9-inch springform pan.

Whisk the flour, baking powder, salt, ginger, nutmeg and allspice.

Rub in the cold butter with your fingertips until it looks like fine crumbs. Stir in 1 cup sugar.

Add the apples and toss to coat, separating any slices that stick together.

Whisk the milk, eggs and vanilla and pour over the apple mixture. Stir gently just until combined.

Spread in the pan. Mix the remaining 2 tablespoons sugar with the cinnamon and sprinkle over the top.

Bake 45 to 50 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool 5 minutes, then remove the ring.