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Jewish Apple Cake

Moist Jewish Apple Cake That Will Wow Your Guests

Enjoy a moist, flavorful Jewish Apple Cake perfect for any occasion, rich with tradition and aroma.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: DESSERTS
Cuisine: Jewish
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 3 cups Apples, sliced Use baking varieties like Cortland, Granny Smith, or Macintosh.
  • 2 cups Sugar Divided - 5 tablespoons to sweeten apples.
  • 1 cup Flour All-purpose or gluten-free blend.
  • 1 cup Salad Oil Any neutral oil, avoid butter for dairy-free.
  • 3 large Eggs Substitute with applesauce (1/4 cup per egg) if needed.
  • 1 cup Orange Juice Lemon juice can be a substitute.
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder Baking soda can be used but alters flavor.
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract Opt for pure if possible.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt To balance sweetness.
For Serving (Optional)
  • 1 scoop Vanilla Ice Cream Compliments the warm cake.
  • to taste Additional Cinnamon Sprinkle on top before serving.

Equipment

  • Angel food or Bundt pan
  • mixing bowl
  • Oven

Method
 

How to Make
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an angel food or Bundt pan.
  2. Slice apples and toss with sugar and cinnamon in a bowl.
  3. Combine flour, sugar, salad oil, eggs, orange juice, baking powder, vanilla, and salt in a mixing bowl. Beat until smooth.
  4. Pour half of the batter into the pan, add half the apple mixture, layer with remaining batter, and top with remaining apples.
  5. Bake for about 1.5 hours or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  6. Cool the cake in the pan for 10-15 minutes before inverting onto a plate to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Optional: Dust with powdered sugar before serving for an elegant touch. Ensure to slice apples uniformly for even cooking.

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