How to Make Jewish Apple Cake - A Step-by-Step Guide

Nothing quite says "comfort food" like a warm, fragrant apple cake, and the Jewish Apple Cake is a classic dessert that has been enjoyed for generations. This delicious cake is bursting with the sweet, tangy flavor of fresh apples and warm spices, making it the perfect dessert for any occasion.

One of the things that makes the Jewish Apple Cake so special is its rich history. This cake has been a staple of Jewish cuisine for centuries, and it is often enjoyed during holidays and speci...

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Ingredients

  • 5 teaspoons white sugar
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 4 large eggs, beaten
  • ¼ cup orange juice
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3 medium apples - peeled, cored and sliced

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 10 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins
  • Servings: 14
  • Yield: 1 (10-inch) tube cake

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 10-inch tube pan.
  • Make the cinnamon-sugar: Combine sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl.
  • Make the cake: Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large mixing bowl. Stir in oil, eggs, orange juice, and vanilla until well combined.
  • Pour 1/2 of the batter into the prepared pan, then top with 1/2 of the sliced apples and sprinkle with 1/2 of the cinnamon-sugar. Repeat once more with remaining batter, apples, and cinnamon-sugar.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 70 to 90 minutes. Cool briefly in the pan; run a table knife around the edges to loosen. Invert carefully onto a serving plate or rack and let cool completely.
  • Nutrition

    394 cal.

    • Total Fat: 18g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 53mg
    • Sodium: 191mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 56g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 34g
    • Protein: 5g
    • Vitamin C: 4mg
    • Calcium: 66mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 91mg