German Apple Cake

For the cake:

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 1/4 cups light brown sugar packed
• 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon cloves ground
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup vegetable oil or melted coconut oil
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 4 egg large, at room temperature
• 1 apple cider 1/2 cup

For the apples:

• 4 apple large, peeled, thinly sliced, use a few different varieties if possible
• 1 tablespoon cinnamon
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar separated