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EASY APPLE CAKE



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After testing many apple cake recipes with fresh apples, this old-fashioned cake is moist, dense and down-home delicious. Even better, it 's quick to fix and, served warm with whipped cream or a dollop of frozen custard, one of my family's very favorite recipes for decades. -Sherry Ashenfelter, Waterville, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 20 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1-3/4 cups sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
3 large eggs, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/4 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
2 cups finely chopped peeled tart apples
1 cup chopped walnuts
1-1/4 cups whipped topping

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, beat the sugar, oil, eggs and vanilla until well blended. Combine the flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon and baking soda; gradually beat into sugar mixture until blended. Fold in apples and walnuts., Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 35-45 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. Serve with whipped topping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 278 calories, Fat 16g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 32mg cholesterol, Sodium 169mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

APPLE CAKE I



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This is a tasty cake that stores well and is quite easy to make.

Provided by Judy Richardson

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Apple Dessert Recipes

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 eggs
1 cup vegetable oil
2 cups white sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 cups diced apple without peel

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease and flour one 9x13 inch cake pan.
  • Beat vegetable oil and eggs until foamy. Add the sugar, flour, ground cinnamon, baking, soda, salt, and vanilla and mix well. Stir in the diced apples. Pour batter into prepared pan.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 to 40 minutes. Cool cake in pan for 10 minutes. Cake needs no frosting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 201.2 calories, Carbohydrate 27.7 g, Cholesterol 15.5 mg, Fat 9.7 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 1.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 107.2 mg, Sugar 18.9 g

FRESH APPLE CAKE



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Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Categories     dessert

Time 3h25m

Yield 10 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
3 cups plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups granulated sugar
1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
3 large eggs
1/2 cup orange juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
2 to 2 1/2 cups peeled, cored and finely diced sweet apples
1 cup walnuts, finely chopped
3/4 cup granulated sugar
6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter
1/3 cup buttermilk
1/2 teaspoon baking soda

Steps:

  • For the cake: Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Mix together the softened butter with 2 tablespoons of the flour to make a paste. In a 10-inch Bundt pan, paint on the flour and butter paste with a pastry brush until the pan is well coated.
  • Using an electric mixer, beat the sugar, oil and eggs until smooth. Add the orange juice and vanilla extract and mix well. In another bowl, sift together the baking soda, cinnamon, salt and remaining 3 cups flour. Add the flour mixture to the sugar mixture and continue to beat well. Stir in the apples and walnuts.
  • Pour the batter into the pan and bake until a toothpick inserted in the cake comes out clean, about 1 hour 30 minutes. Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 15 minutes. Turn the cake out onto a cake plate.
  • For the glaze: Combine the sugar, butter, buttermilk and baking soda in a large saucepan and bring to a boil. Boil the mixture until it thickens slightly and begins to turn a light brown, 5 to 10 minutes. Remove from the heat.
  • Using a toothpick, punch 15 to 20 holes in the top of the cake and pour the glaze over the cake. Let the cake set and cool before serving. Store the cake in an airtight cake carrier in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

HOMEMADE APPLE CAKE



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This delicious Homemade Apple Cake gives you made-from-scratch bragging rights, while you throw it together in three easy steps. Cinnamon, apples and walnuts are brought together for a warm, spiced fall treat served up with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. This will be a family fall favorite in even less time than it takes to make it.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
1/4 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups shredded peeled apples (about 2 medium apples)
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1 quart vanilla or cinnamon ice cream

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 9-inch round cake pan with baking spray with flour.
  • In large bowl, beat butter and sugar with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs, one at a time. Stir in vanilla, flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt. Stir in apples and walnuts. Spoon into pan.
  • Bake 40 to 45 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center of cake comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes. Remove from pan to cooling rack. Cool 10 minutes longer. Serve warm with ice cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 490, Carbohydrate 60 g, Cholesterol 115 mg, Fat 5, Fiber 2 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 380 mg, Sugar 39 g, TransFat 1/2 g

CHUNKY APPLE CAKE



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After taste testing apple cake recipes, I've found this particular recipe the best. Full of old-world comfort, the yummy brown sugar sauce really makes the cake special. For a festive occasion, top with a dollop of whipped cream. -Debi Benson, Bakersfield, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup butter, softened
2 cups sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 large eggs, room temperature
2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
6 cups chopped peeled tart apples
BUTTERSCOTCH SAUCE:
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream the butter, sugar and vanilla. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine the flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt and baking soda; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well (batter will be stiff). Stir in apples until well combined., Spread into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until top is lightly browned and springs back when lightly touched. Cool for 30 minutes before serving., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine brown sugar and butter. Cook over medium heat until butter is melted. Gradually add cream. Bring to a slow boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat. Serve with cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 339 calories, Fat 13g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 58mg cholesterol, Sodium 209mg sodium, Carbohydrate 54g carbohydrate (39g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

GERMAN APPLE CAKE I



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This German Apple Cake is a moist dense cake that keeps well. It has been a family favorite for twenty years.

Provided by Barbara

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     German

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 eggs
1 cup vegetable oil
2 cups white sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
4 cups apples - peeled, cored and diced

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour one 9x13 inch cake pan.
  • In a mixing bowl; beat oil and eggs with an electric mixer until creamy. Add the sugar and vanilla and beat well.
  • Combine the flour salt, baking soda, and ground cinnamon together in a bowl. Slowly add this mixture to the egg mixture and mix until combined. The batter will be very thick. Fold in the apples by hand using a wooden spoon. Spread batter into the prepared pan.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 45 minutes or until cake tests done. Let cake cool on a wire rack. Once cake is cool serve with a dusting of confectioners' sugar or with a Cream Cheese Frosting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 201.2 calories, Carbohydrate 27.7 g, Cholesterol 15.5 mg, Fat 9.7 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 1.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 107.2 mg, Sugar 18.9 g

FRESH APPLE CAKE



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This easy apple cake gets covered with a sweet cream cheese frosting and chopped nuts.

Provided by Carolyn

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Apple Dessert Recipes

Yield 14

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 ½ cups vegetable oil
2 cups white sugar
3 eggs, beaten
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 ½ cups apples - peeled, cored and diced
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 cup raisins
1 (16 ounce) container cream cheese frosting
¼ cup finely chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease one 10 inch tube pan.
  • Beat together the oil, eggs, vanilla and sugar.
  • Sift together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg. Add to egg mixture; stir in apples, nuts and raisins.
  • Pour into prepared pan and bake at 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) for 1 1/2 hrs or until a cake tester inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool and frost with cream cheese icing. Sprinkle top with 1/4 cup fine chopped nuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 690.7 calories, Carbohydrate 81.4 g, Cholesterol 39.9 mg, Fat 39.6 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 6.1 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 350.8 mg, Sugar 55 g

Apple cake is a popular dessert that has been enjoyed by many for generations. It is made by combining fresh apples with a variety of ingredients, such as flour, sugar, butter, eggs, and spices. This mouth-watering cake can be served as a perfect dessert for any occasion, including birthdays, anniversaries, or just as a sweet treat for those who enjoy desserts.

Apple Cake Recipes

Classic Apple Cake Recipe
This classic apple cake recipe is easy to make and requires only a few ingredients. To make this cake, first, preheat the oven to 350°F. Then, peel and slice four large apples thinly, and set aside. In a separate bowl, cream 1 cup of softened butter with 1 cup of brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in 2 eggs until well combined. In another bowl, sift together two cups of all-purpose flour, two teaspoons baking powder, one teaspoon baking soda, and a little salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing well before adding in one cup of milk. Next, stir in the sliced apples and a little cinnamon to add some flavor to the mix. Pour the batter into a greased 9x13 inch baking dish, and bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Upside-Down Apple Cake Recipe
This Upside-Down Apple Cake recipe is perfect for those who enjoy a more unique twist on the classic apple cake. To make this cake, first, preheat the oven to 350°F. Peel and core four to five large apples, slicing them into thin wedges. Melt 1/2 cup of butter in a saucepan over medium heat, and add 1 cup of brown sugar, stirring well until the mixture becomes thick. Spray a 9-inch cake pan with non-stick cooking spray, and pour the brown sugar mixture evenly into the pan. Arrange the apple slices in a circular pattern over the brown sugar mixture. In a separate bowl, cream 1 cup of softened butter with 1 cup of white sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in two eggs, one at a time. In another bowl, sift together two cups of all-purpose flour, two teaspoons baking powder, one teaspoon baking soda, and a little salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing well before adding in one cup of milk. Pour the batter evenly over the apples in the cake pan. Bake for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool for about 10 minutes before overturning it onto a serving dish.

Conclusion

Apple cake recipes are versatile and can be adapted to each person's taste preferences. Whether you prefer your apple cakes to have a caramelized top, a crumbly streusel topping, or just the classic buttery taste, there is a recipe out there for everyone. Apple cakes are perfect for any occasion, and their simplicity makes them perfect for beginners or experienced bakers alike. Try out one of these apple cake recipes at your next gathering or for a mid-week treat, and enjoy the delicious taste and smell of freshly baked apple cake.
Valuable Tips for Making the Perfect Apple Cake Apple cake is a delicious dessert that showcases the sweet and tart flavors of apples. This classic dessert is perfect for any occasion, whether it's for a special occasion, a family gathering, or just a treat for yourself. Here are some valuable tips to keep in mind when making apple cake: Choosing the Right Apples The first step to making the perfect apple cake is to choose the right apples. You'll want to choose apples that are firm and crisp, with a good balance of sweetness and tartness. Some of the best apples for baking include Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, Braeburn, and Jonagold. It's also important to consider the texture of the apples. If you prefer a chunky apple cake, choose apples that hold their shape well when cooked, such as Honeycrisp or Granny Smith. If you prefer a softer texture, choose apples that break down easily when cooked, such as Cortland or McIntosh. Preparing the Apples Once you've chosen your apples, it's time to prepare them for the cake. You'll want to peel, core, and slice the apples into thin wedges or small pieces. If you're using a large number of apples, consider using an apple peeler, corer, and slicer to save time and effort. To prevent the apples from browning, you can toss them with lemon juice or apple cider vinegar. You can also coat the apples with a mixture of cinnamon and sugar to add flavor and sweetness. Choosing the Right Pan Choosing the right pan is important for ensuring that your apple cake bakes evenly and comes out perfectly. A 9-inch round cake pan or a 9-inch square baking dish are both good options for apple cake. Make sure to grease the pan with butter or cooking spray to prevent the cake from sticking. You can also line the bottom of the pan with parchment paper for easy removal. Mixing the Batter When making apple cake, it's important to mix the batter properly to ensure that it's smooth and evenly mixed. Start by creaming the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Then add the eggs, one at a time, and mix well after each addition. Next, add the dry ingredients, such as flour, baking powder, salt, and spices, to the batter. You can use a mixer or whisk to combine the ingredients until just incorporated, being careful not to overmix. Fold in the prepared apples gently, taking care not to break them. You can also add other ingredients, such as nuts or raisins, to the batter at this point if desired. Baking the Cake When baking apple cake, it's important to preheat the oven to the correct temperature and bake the cake for the recommended time. This will ensure that the cake is cooked through and has a nice golden brown color. Bake the cake for 45-50 minutes at 350°F, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. You can also test the cake by lightly pressing on the surface - if it springs back, the cake is done. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before removing it from the pan and transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely. You can serve the cake warm or at room temperature, topped with whipped cream or ice cream if desired. Storing the Cake Apple cake can be stored at room temperature for up to 2 days, or in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Make sure to cover the cake with plastic wrap or aluminum foil to keep it fresh. If you have leftover apple cake, you can also freeze it for later. Wrap the cake tightly in plastic wrap and then in foil or a freezer bag, and store in the freezer for up to 2 months. Thaw the cake overnight in the refrigerator before serving. In Conclusion Making apple cake is a delicious and satisfying dessert that is perfect for any occasion. By following these valuable tips, you can ensure that your apple cake is perfectly baked, delicious, and sure to impress your guests. So grab some apples, preheat your oven, and get baking!

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