grandma's fresh apple cake
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This recipe is a family favorite, we even serve it for birthdays, just add a dusting of powdered sugar! My Grandmother Marguerite L.C. Seelhorst made this every time we came to visit. It is easy to make, and feeds a large gathering.
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prep time
35 Min
cook time
1 Hr
method
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yield
8-10 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 3 cups chopped apples, granny smith, or your favorite baking apple.
- 1 cup chopped nuts, either walnuts or pecans. may be omitted.
- 1 cup vegetable shortening, or half butter and half shortening.
- 3 cups sugar
- 3 - eggs
- DRY INGREDIENTS
- 2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
How To Make grandma's fresh apple cake
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Step 1Grease and flour a 9 X 12 X 3 pan and set aside.
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Step 2Peel and chop apples. You may add 1 tsp. of lemon juice to the apples to prevent browning. Chop nuts. Set aside.
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Step 3Cream together the shortening and sugar. Add the eggs and combine.
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Step 4In a large bowl sift together the flour, baking powder, soda and salt.
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Step 5Add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture a little at a time. Fold in the 3 cups of apples and the chopped nuts. The batter will be STIFF!
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Step 6Place in the greased and floured pan. You will need to use a spoon or your hands to push the batter evenly into the pan. Don't worry, it will come out beautifully even though it looks lumpy!
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Step 7Bake for 1 hour at 350 degrees. Cake is done when it is nicely browned and a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean.
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Step 8Allow to cool on a rack. This cake is delicious served warm with ice cream! Let it cool a bit first though. It also travels well, allow it to cool completely.
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