Best Grandmas Apple Or Pear Cake Recipes

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APPLE PEAR CAKE



Apple Pear Cake image

When my sister Catherine made her apple cake for me, I knew I needed the recipe. When I made it, I added some pears from the trees on our acreage. The resulting apple pear cake is so moist and tastes so good. Now every time I make it, people want my recipe. -Mary Ann Lees, Centreville, Alabama

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h25m

Yield 15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 cups shredded peeled tart apples
2 cups shredded peeled pears
2 cups sugar
1-1/4 cups canola oil
1 cup raisins
1 cup chopped pecans
2 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt
CREAM CHEESE FROSTING:
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
3 cups confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup butter, softened
2 tablespoons 2% milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first 8 ingredients. Combine dry ingredients; stir into the fruit mixture. , Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 325° until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 1 hour. Cool on a wire rack. , For frosting, in a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, confectioners' sugar and butter until smooth. Beat in the milk and vanilla; frost cake. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 613 calories, Fat 30g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 43mg cholesterol, Sodium 306mg sodium, Carbohydrate 84g carbohydrate (60g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

GRANDMA'S FRESH APPLE CAKE



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A wonderful loaf cake that is chock full of apples. It also contains raisins and nuts.

Provided by Steve Dale

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Apple Dessert Recipes

Time 1h25m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup white sugar
1 egg
¼ cup vegetable oil
2 cups peeled and chopped apple
½ cup chopped walnuts
½ cup raisins

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a fluted tube pan (such as Bundt®).
  • Sift flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt together in a bowl. Set aside.
  • Mix sugar, egg, and oil together in another bowl. Stir in the flour mixture just until combined; fold in apple, walnuts, and raisins.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean, about 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 212.6 calories, Carbohydrate 33.8 g, Cholesterol 15.5 mg, Fat 8.3 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 2.6 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 208.9 mg, Sugar 23 g

OMA'S APFELKUCHEN (GRANDMA'S APPLE CAKE)



Oma's Apfelkuchen (Grandma's Apple Cake) image

My husband's German family calls this Oma's apfelkuchen, which translates to "Grandma's apple cake." They've been sharing the recipe for more than 150 years. I use Granny Smith apples, but any variety works. -Amy Kirchen, Loveland, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h5m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

5 large egg yolks
2 medium tart apples, peeled, cored and halved
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
1-1/4 cups sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 teaspoons cream of tartar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup 2% milk
Confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Let egg yolks stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Starting 1/2 in. from 1 end, cut apple halves lengthwise into 1/4-in. slices, leaving them attached at the top so they fan out slightly. Set aside., Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add egg yolks, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. In another bowl, sift flour, cornstarch, cream of tartar, baking powder and salt twice. Gradually beat into creamed mixture. Add milk; mix well (batter will be thick)., Spread batter into a greased 9-in. springform pan wrapped in a sheet of heavy-duty foil. Gently press apples, round side up, into batter. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with moist crumbs, 45-55 minutes. Cool on a wire rack 10 minutes. Loosen sides from pan with a knife; remove foil. Cool 1 hour longer. Remove rim from pan. Dust with confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 422 calories, Fat 23g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 148mg cholesterol, Sodium 177mg sodium, Carbohydrate 50g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

GRANDMA'S APPLE CAKE



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My grandma's apple cake recipe is perfect for fall gatherings. With lightly spiced apples and a sweet glaze, each slice is comforting. -Zainab Storms, A Classic Twist

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h25m

Yield 20 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1-1/2 cups vegetable or canola oil
2 cups sugar
3 large eggs, room temperature
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
3 medium apples, peeled and thinly sliced
1 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
1 cup confectioners' sugar
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300°. Line bottom of a 10-in. springform pan or a 13x9-in. baking pan with parchment; grease parchment. In a bowl, whisk together flour and next 5 ingredients. In a large bowl, beat oil, sugar and eggs until pale and slightly thick, about 2 minutes. Beat in vanilla and lemon juice. Add dry ingredients; stir just until moistened. Fold in apples and walnuts (batter will be thick). , Transfer to prepared pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 55- 60 minutes. Cool cake in pan on rack. , For glaze, mix confectioners' sugar and lemon juice; drizzle over cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 378 calories, Fat 22g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 28mg cholesterol, Sodium 170mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

GRANDMA'S APPLE OR PEAR CAKE



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My Grandmother and Great Grandmother made this for years for family functions. It was always apple cake until my Grandmother moved into a house that had pear trees. It's fantastic with pears also.

Provided by Karen Humbert

Categories     Cakes

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 c flour
2 c sugar
2 eggs
1 1/4 c oil
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp salt
1 c chopped pecans
3 c chopped apples or pears
2 tsp vanilla

Steps:

  • 1. Mix flour, baking soda, cinnamon, salt and oil. Beat eggs and add sugar. Mix with flour mixture. Add pecans, fruit and vanilla. Bake in a bundt or tube pan for 1 hour at 350 degrees.

OLD-FASHIONED PEAR CAKE



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Old-fashioned pear spice cake is a wonderful ending to a meal. It's not too heavy or rich, but the moist treat is brimming with flavor.-Audrey Golden, Cary, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h10m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1-1/2 cups sugar
3/4 cup fat-free plain yogurt
1/2 cup canola oil
4 large egg whites
1 large egg
3 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
2 cups chopped peeled fresh pears
1/3 cup chopped pecans
1 teaspoon confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Coat a 10-in. fluted tube pan with cooking spray and sprinkle with flour. In a large bowl, beat the sugar, yogurt, oil, egg whites and egg until well blended. Combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, nutmeg and cloves; gradually beat into yogurt mixture until blended. Stir in pears and pecans., Transfer to prepared pan. Bake at 350° for 45-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely. Dust with confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 264 calories, Fat 9g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 291mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

GRANDMA'S APPLE CAKE



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This is a favorite of my late grandma's recipes. She passed away a year ago October 27 and I am just now able to look at her cookbooks and make what I call my memory food. This is a very simple cake and is delicious iced or not. Enjoy!

Provided by maryL in Canada

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup margarine or 1/4 cup butter
1 cup white sugar
1 egg
1 cup flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups thinly sliced apples
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Steps:

  • Cream together first 3 ingredients.
  • Combine next 4 ingredients and add to creamed mixture.
  • Mix until blended and add apples and cinnamon.
  • Put into greased 8" pan.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for about 40 minutes.

APPLE AND PEAR BUNDT CAKE



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When pie isn't what you want and cake seems to sweet, try this tasty apple and pear bundt cake that is full of flavor. Makes a wonderful ending to a delicious dinner!

Provided by Feast Your Eyes

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 1/2 cups apples, peeled, cored and diced (Golden Delicious, McIntosh, Granny Smith, or your favorite)
1 1/2 cups pears, peeled, cored and diced
1 cup raisins
2 cups white sugar
3 cups all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon clove
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
4 eggs
1 cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 cup pecans, chopped
1/4 cup powdered sugar, for dusting

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9" or 10" bundt pan with oil or butter.
  • Sprinkle diced apples, pears and raisins with the sugar, set aside.
  • In a small bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg.
  • In a large bowl, beat the eggs; add the oil, vanilla and pecans.
  • Stir the flour mixture into the egg mixture, mix well. Add the apples, pears and raisins.
  • Spread batter into the prepared bundt pan.
  • Bake for 55 to 60 minutes, or until the top springs back when lightly touched. Cool in pan for 10 minutes; turn out onto a wire rack and let cake fininsh cooling. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar. (Tip: If you want to frost your cake, a sour cream frosting is very nice.).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 840.8, Fat 40.2, SaturatedFat 5.3, Cholesterol 105.8, Sodium 320.4, Carbohydrate 115, Fiber 5.1, Sugar 70.9, Protein 10

GRAN'S APPLE CAKE



Gran's Apple Cake image

My grandmother occasionally brought over this wonderful cake warm from the oven. The spicy apple flavor combined with the sweet cream cheese frosting made this recipe one that we treasured. Even though I've lightened it up, it's still a family favorite. -Lauris Conrad, Turlock, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 24 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1-2/3 cups sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
2 tablespoons canola oil
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon salt
6 cups chopped peeled tart apples
1/2 cup chopped pecans
FROSTING:
4 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Coat a 13x9-in. baking pan with cooking spray., In a large bowl, beat sugar, eggs, applesauce, oil and vanilla until well blended. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt; gradually beat into sugar mixture. Fold in apples and pecans., Transfer to prepared pan. Bake 35-40 minutes or until top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack., In a small bowl, beat cream cheese, butter and vanilla until smooth. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar (mixture will be soft). Spread over cake. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 181 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 21mg cholesterol, Sodium 213mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

APPLE OR PEAR CAKE



Apple or Pear Cake image

Absolutely the most delicious, moist cake ever with a decadent topping. Very simple to make, my family just loves this!

Provided by Leslie

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h5m

Yield 1 cake, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup white sugar
1 cup brown sugar
3 eggs, beaten
1 cup oil
2 teaspoons vanilla
3 cups flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons cinnamon
4 cups raw diced apples or 4 cups pears
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup milk
1/4 lb butter

Steps:

  • Cake:.
  • Mix all cake ingredients by hand in order given.
  • Pour in a greased 9 x 13 inch pan or springform pan.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes and remove.
  • Topping:.
  • In saucepan mix all ingredients and bring to a slow boil for 3 minutes.
  • Pour over cake and return to oven for 4 minutes.

GRANDMA'S APPLE CARROT CAKE



Grandma's Apple Carrot Cake image

Rich, moist and cinnamony, this old-fashioned cake recipe was handed down from our beloved Grandma Kelly. It's a perfect way to use up a few carrots and an apple...and it's ideal for smaller families, since it yields fewer servings.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 large eggs
1/2 cup canola oil
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups finely shredded carrots
1 cup shredded peeled apple
CREAM CHEESE FROSTING:
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 tablespoon butter, softened
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/4 cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat the eggs, oil and sugars until smooth. Combine the flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda and salt; gradually add to egg mixture just until combined. Stir in carrots and apple., Spoon into a greased 9-in. square baking pan. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack., In a small bowl, combine the frosting ingredients; beat until smooth. Spread over cake. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 392 calories, Fat 18g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 61mg cholesterol, Sodium 190mg sodium, Carbohydrate 56g carbohydrate (42g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

GRANDMOTHER'S APPLE CAKE



Grandmother's Apple Cake image

Provided by Alexandra Leaf

Categories     Cake     Fruit     Dessert     Bake     Thanksgiving     Apple     Fall     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons unsalted imported or organic butter
2 large Golden Delicious, Jonagold, or other baking apple, peeled, cored, and coarsely chopped
1 1/2 tablespoons Calvados (apple brandy)
1 1/4 cups sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2/3 cup plain yogurt
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup vegetable oil
3 large eggs

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  • Generously grease an 8-inch round cake pan (no need to grease if pan is nonstick).
  • Melt the butter in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté the apples, tossing occasionally, until golden brown, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in the Calvados, 1 tablespoon of the sugar, and the cinnamon. Set aside until needed.
  • Whisk together the yogurt and the remaining sugar in a large bowl, until very smooth, about 2 minutes. Combine the flour and baking soda, then add the oil and eggs, whisking well after each addition. Stir the apple pieces into the batter.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared pan, spreading it evenly. Set on a sturdy baking sheet and bake for 45 to 55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow to cool on a wire rack.
  • Note: The cake is best made several hours before serving, or better yet, the night before.

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