apple pound cake by rose

Bronx, New York to York, PA
Updated on Feb 18, 2011

Everyone loves this. It's moist and has great flavor. I use Rome apples for it, they are always sweet and soft, done when cake is done. It came originally from a Holocost Survivor, so I want to honor her. Enjoy

prep time 1 Hr
cook time 1 Hr 30 Min
method Bake
yield according to size of slice

Ingredients

  • 7 - rome apples
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 2 1/3 cups sugar, divided
  • 1 cup softened butter
  • 4 - large eggs
  • 3 cups sifted flour
  • 3 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/3c cup orange juice
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract

How To Make apple pound cake by rose

  • Step 1
    Peel and slice apples, thin. In bowl combine apples,cinnamon and 1/3 cup sugar, set aside In large elec. mixer combine butter and remaining sugar, beat until fluffy, add eggs one at a time. Sift together flour, baking powder and salt, add to the batter a little at a time, mix well. Last add both extracts and orange juice, mix until smooth. Place some in greesed and floured 12 cup tube pan. Place some of the apple slice mixture, continue layering and save best apple slices for the top garnish. Bake at 350 for 1 1/2 hours, test for doneness. Leave in pan at least 15 or 20 minutes to cool. Romove from pan, apple side up for beautiful presentation. If wanted glaze or powder sugar. Not really necessary, whatever u like. I just drizzle with confectioners sugar and milk mixed for more sweetness. Enjoy!!

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Category: Cakes
Keyword: #apple
Keyword: #Pound Cake
Ingredient: Fruit
Method: Bake
Culture: American

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