Sunday, October 3, 2010

SUNDAY RERUN: Apple Cake--YUMMM!

It's Sunday, and that means it's time for a Sunday Favorite! I've chosen this one from a year ago, because it's apple season, and those red orbs are calling my name.

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Ceili, my constant, perennially hopeful, cooking companion

My plan, today, was to make Mama's no-bake cookies. Out came my big loose-leaf notebook of recipes. Not there. The little book I'd used for a while some years back. Not there, either. The big recipe box. The little recipe box. Nope.

I called Mom. She went hunting, and started to read one to me, but before she was half finished, we realized it was similar, but not hers. So was a second one, filed nearby. Finally, she said she'd find it and call me back.

In the meantime, all that recipe browsing had reminded me of a bunch of other recipes that are begging to be made, but the one that topped the list was an apple cake recipe I got from a neighbor friend many years ago. I no longer even remember her name, but I thank her for the Best Apple Cake recipe ever.

Here's what you'll need:


  • 4 cups unpeeled chopped apples (I promise you won't notice the peels!)
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1 cup chopped nuts
  • 2 beaten eggs
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 teas vanilla
  • 2 cups flour
  • 2 teas baking soda
  • 2 teas cinnamon
  • 1 teas salt

In a large mixing bowl, mix all the dry ingredients together. Add the apples and nuts.


Mix together the liquid ingredients, and add to the dry. Stir gently until everything is well-mixed. The batter will be quite thick, but as they cook the apples will "juice up", adding the moisture needed.


Spoon the batter into a greased and floured baking pan. Mine was 7 x 11 inches, but you could also use a 9 x 13.

Bake for about 45 minutes at 350 degrees F, or until a knife inserted at the center comes out clean. (I actually had to cook this one for nearly an hour, because of the smaller pan, but it made for a thicker cake.)


I'd intended to drizzle caramel syrup over the plates before serving, but found we were out of it, so I served it as I had 100% of the time before--just as it came from the baking dish, no frosting or adornment at all. It really doesn't need it.

DH had a one-word description, with his mouth still full of his first bite: "Gooood!"

10 comments:

Sonia said...

I would try to make this good recepit.
I love your good assistant, I have 4, my lovely cats.
thanks you became my follower.
Sonia from Italy

Coleen said...

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Lululiz said...

Yummmmmm, that sounds absolutely delicious. If I can work out what cups are in grams, I'll give it a go. Drooling already.
And just look at that gorgeous face, and those eyes! Ceili is a darling.

Chari at Happy To Design said...

Hi Anitra...

Mmmm...my friend, your apple cake sounds and looks absolutely divine! I'll definitely be giving your recipe a try! I like that you don't have to peel the apples! Sounds quick and easy...just my kind of recipe! Ohhh...and I think the caramel syrup would be fabulous! Hmmm..maybe even shaking a little powder sugar over the top of the cake!

Well my friend, thanks so much for joining in with the Sunday Favorites party this week...your apple cake certainly deserved a revisit!

Warmest autumn wishes,
Chari @Happy To Design

Vintage Love & Photographs said...

I just bought a bunch of apples and I've been wondering what do to do with them!

Your blog header is cute! :D

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Cindy Adkins said...

Wow, Anni, this looks scrumptious!!! Totally delicious, I'll bet!!!
XO

Memories for Life said...

Awww...Ceili is such a cutie!!!
And that cake looks de-lish!

Splendid Little Stars said...

mmmm....sounds great! I will try it! Do you think it is better when baked in a smaller pan and thicker?
Ceili does look very hopeful in this photograph. hoping for a bit of cake maybe?

BPOTW said...

That looks like a wonderful recipe. I must try it!

m_harr said...

Mmmm...I made this yesterday, and it was super yummy. And easy, too. Although I had to laugh at myself - when I was at the store, I knew I needed four something of apples - four hmmm, ah, pounds, that's it! Next time I'll make a list :)