Fresh Apple Cake with Cinnamon Sticks

A whole apple cake sits on a wooden cutting board surrounded by whole apples, sliced apples, cinnamon sticks and star anise. The cake has a golden crust. It is surrounded by apples with a red and yellow peel. The apples are sliced open revealing a cream colored interior. A bundle of cinnamon sticks are tied together and an anise star is in the corner of the cutting board. This warm toned, close up shot is perfect for projects about baking, fall foods, apple desserts, cooking, and cozy meals.