APPLE CAKE WITH LEMON SAUCE

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I make this delicious apple cake with the apples we get from a local orchard. Growers here in Ohio produce a wide variety of apples, and they're all good!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h15m

Yield 20-24 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 20

CAKE:
3 large eggs
1-3/4 cups sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups sliced peeled tart apples
1 cup pecans, chopped
1 cup raisins
LEMON SAUCE:
1 large lemon
2 large egg yolks
1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons plus 1-1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups water
4 teaspoons butter

Steps:

  • For cake, beat eggs; add sugar, oil and vanilla. In separate bowl, combine the flour, soda, cinnamon and salt. Add flour mixture to egg mixture all at once; blend and stir. Add apples, nuts and raisins to mixture; blend well. Pour batter into well-greased 11x7-in. baking pan (13x9-in. baking pan may be used); decrease baking time by 15-20 minutes. Bake at 375° for 55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean., For sauce, grate peel from lemon; measure out 1-1/2 teaspoons rind. Squeeze lemon; measure 3 tablespoons juice. Set aside. Beat egg yolks lightly; set aside. In separate bowl, blend sugar, cornstarch and salt. Measure water into saucepan; gradually stir in sugar mixture. Cook, stirring, until mixture boils clear and thickens. Remove from heat. Beat small amount of hot mixture into egg yolks. Return yolk mixture to saucepan; cook and stir about 2 minutes. Remove from heat; add lemon peel, juice and butter. Pour sauce over cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 285 calories, Fat 14g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 46mg cholesterol, Sodium 216mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Frank Bedoun
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I've made this cake several times and it's always a hit. It's a great recipe for beginners because it's so easy to follow.


Cut On Face
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This cake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. The end result is a delicious and beautiful cake that's perfect for any occasion.


Betty Sheely
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This cake is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can use any kind of apples I have on hand.


KING HuSsAiNi
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my cake didn't rise properly. It was still edible, but it wasn't as fluffy as I would have liked.


Tanisha Jerin Tania
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This cake is perfect for fall. The apples and lemons give it a warm and cozy flavor.


Josim vapari
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I made this cake for a friend's birthday and she loved it! She said it was the best apple cake she'd ever had.


shield properties
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my cake didn't turn out as well as the pictures. It was still tasty, but not as visually appealing.


I Didn't Do It Gamer
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The cake was a bit dry, but the lemon sauce helped to moisten it up.


Jason Karen
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This cake was a little too sweet for my taste, but the lemon sauce helped to balance it out.


TBoss
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I'm not a big fan of apples, but I really enjoyed this cake. The lemon sauce made all the difference.


Rejoice Nwoke
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This is the best apple cake recipe I've ever tried. The lemon sauce is the perfect finishing touch.


Amina Mahmoud
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I made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Julia Bopp
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This cake is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again.


Zareen Tasnim Adiba
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I love the combination of apples and lemons in this cake. It's a perfect balance of flavors.


I love Milfs
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The cake was easy to make and the lemon sauce really made it.


Israfil Esan
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I've made this cake several times now, and it always turns out perfectly. It's a great recipe for a special occasion or just for a weekend treat.


Amelia Nicholson
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This apple cake with lemon sauce was a hit with my family! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the lemon sauce added a perfect balance of sweetness and tang.