ADAMS COUNTY APPLE CAKE

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Our part of Pennsylvania is known as "Apple Country". This cake is one of my family's favorites. It's great for a lunch box treat.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h45m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
2 cups plus 5 tablespoons sugar, divided
1 cup vegetable oil
4 large eggs, room temperature
1/3 cup orange juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
2-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 medium tart apples, peeled and thinly sliced
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Confectioners' sugar, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, 2 cups of the sugar, oil, eggs, orange juice, salt and vanilla. Beat until thoroughly combined. In another bowl, toss apples with cinnamon and remaining sugar. Spread one-third of batter in a greased 10-in. tube pan. Cover with half of the apples. Repeat layers. Spoon remaining batter over top. , Bake at 350° for 1-1/2 hours or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 20 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely. Just before serving, dust with confectioners' sugar if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 356 calories, Fat 15g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 53mg cholesterol, Sodium 165mg sodium, Carbohydrate 52g carbohydrate (32g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

Adnan Qureshi
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This cake is a keeper! It's easy to make and it always turns out perfect.


Boss Buna
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I've tried many apple cake recipes, but this one is my favorite. It's the perfect combination of moist cake and tart apples.


Derrick S
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This cake is delicious! The apples add a nice tartness to the sweet cake.


Dennis Read
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I made this cake for my family and they all loved it. It's a great recipe that I will definitely be using again.


Ibitayo Emmanuel
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This cake is a great way to use up leftover apples. It's also a great dessert to take to a potluck or party.


Tamil Pavaan
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I followed the recipe exactly and the cake turned out perfect. It was moist and flavorful, and the apples were perfectly cooked.


Odili Peter
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This cake is so easy to make and it tastes amazing. I will definitely be making it again.


Oko Godwin
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I made this cake for my husband's birthday and he loved it. He said it was the best apple cake he's ever had.


smart2oi
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This cake was a hit at my last potluck. Everyone loved it!


Repon Biswas
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I've been making this apple cake for years and it's always a winner. The cake is moist and flavorful, and the apples add a nice tartness. I usually serve it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.


calen weller
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This apple cake is a classic for a reason. It's easy to make and always a hit with my family and friends.