In a small saucepan over medium heat, gently stir the apples with the brown sugar, lemon juice, and ground cinnamon. Cook for 5 minutes or until syrupy, stir frequently. Remove from heat and let cool.
In a small bowl, combine the flour, baking soda and salt.
In an electric mixer, beat the sugar and butter. Add egg, vanilla and almond extracts.
Slowly beat in the flour mixture and buttermilk (alternately).
Spoon batter into a well greased (cooking spray or buttered) 8 inch round cake pan.
Gently top with the syrupy apples.
Sprinkle with almonds.
Bake at 350 for 25-30 minutes.
Glaze
Stir together the powdered sugar, buttermilk and vanilla extract. Drizzle over the baked cake.
Recipe by Cake Student at https://www.cakestudent.com/apple-coffee-cake-light/