apple cake

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Seaford, DE
Updated on Jan 1, 2024

A classic Apple Cake recipe that I adapted to make my own. If it is not apple season, and cider is not available use milk to make the glaze.

prep time
cook time
method Bake
yield 24 pieces

Ingredients

  • 3 cups flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon, ground
  • 1/4 teaspoon ginger powder
  • 1 1/2 cups canola oil
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 3 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 3 medium apples, peeled and thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped and toasted
  • GLAZE
  • 1 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider

How To Make apple cake

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Step 2
    Toast walnuts on sheet pan in oven for 7-10 minutes.
  • Step 3
    Line 13x9" baking pan with parchment paper. Spray parchment with cooking spray.
  • Step 4
    Whisk flour, baking soda, cinnamon and ginger.
  • Step 5
    Beat oil, sugar and eggs until pale and slightly thick.
  • Step 6
    Beat in vanilla and lemon juice.
  • Step 7
    Add dry ingredients and mix until combined.
  • Step 8
    Fold in walnuts and apples.
  • Step 9
    Transfer to prepared pan.
  • Step 10
    Bake 35-40 minutes.
  • Step 11
    Cool in pan.
  • Step 12
    Prepare glaze: Mix confectioners sugar and apple cider until smooth. Drizzle on cake, when cooled.
  • Step 13
    Enjoy!

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Category: Cakes
Ingredient: Fruit
Method: Bake
Culture: American

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