Almond Cardamom Apple Layer Cake

apples (peeled and cut into small cubes)

mls water (0.4 cup)

caster sugar (superfine sugar, divided (13.2oz))

unsalted butter (room temperature (13.2oz))

free-range eggs

self-raising flour ((13.5oz))

baking powder

pf salt

ground cardamom

ground dried orange peel

almond flakes ((1 oz))

whipping cream ((1 cup))

icing sugar

Large pinch ground cardamom