AUNT LYDIA'S APPLE CAKE

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This recipe was originated by my aunt about 60 years ago. It can be served for a breakfast treat or for dinner with a scoop of ice cream. It took many years before she released this absolutely delicious cake recipe.

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Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Apple Dessert Recipes

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 11

7 apples - peeled, cored and sliced
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup butter
1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
¼ cup warm water
1 teaspoon white sugar
2 egg yolks
½ cup tapioca
¾ cup white sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Sift flour and salt together into a medium bowl. Cut in butter as for pie crust to pea sized pieces. Set aside.
  • Put warm water and 1 teaspoon sugar in a large bowl. Add yeast. Let dissolve. Add slightly beaten egg yolks to yeast mixture.
  • Add flour mixture and gently mix until mixture forms a ball. Divide in half. Use one-half for bottom and one-half for top crust. Roll out one crust to fit a 9x13 inch ungreased pan. Sprinkle tapioca over dough.
  • Fill with sliced apples, piled high. Sprinkle with mixture of 3/4 cup sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon.
  • Roll top crust to fit pan. Put top over apples, seal in around pan, tucking top under (do not flute). Do not prick.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 45 minutes. While still slightly warm, frost with butter frosting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 166.7 calories, Carbohydrate 22.6 g, Cholesterol 37.4 mg, Fat 8.2 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 1.6 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 152.9 mg, Sugar 10.6 g

Prince Kaiyum
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I've been making this apple cake for years and it's always a favorite. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Walu Jezzy
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This is my go-to recipe for apple cake. It's always a hit at parties and potlucks.


D Rhodes
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This apple cake is so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. I love that I can make it ahead of time and it still tastes great.


hamza kh
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I made this cake for my family and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it, even my picky kids.


Red Eagle
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This is the best apple cake I've ever had. I will definitely be making it again and again.


Simple Study
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I'm not usually a big fan of apple cake, but this one is really good. The cake is moist and flavorful, and the apples are perfectly tender.


wtf etf
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This apple cake is a classic for a reason. It's simple to make and always a crowd-pleaser. I love the way the apples caramelize in the oven.


Cora Butterworth
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I love this recipe because it's so versatile. I've made it with different types of apples, spices, and even added a streusel topping. It always turns out great.


Malik Farooq
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This cake is amazing! I made it for a potluck and it was gone in minutes. Everyone raved about how delicious it was.


Dani Mani
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I've made this apple cake several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and always comes out moist and flavorful. I love that I can use any type of apples I have on hand.


md hujaifa
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This apple cake is absolutely delightful! The combination of sweet apples, warm spices, and tender cake is simply irresistible. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. My family and friends loved it.