How to Make Mom's Prize-Winning Raw Apple Cake - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's something truly special about family recipes that have been passed down through generations. They hold a sense of nostalgia and connection, and often have a story behind them. One such recipe that has been a staple in our family for as long as I can remember is my mom's prize-winning raw apple cake. This recipe has been passed down from my grandmother, who won a blue ribbon at the county fair with it, and it has been a beloved dessert at family gatherings ever since.

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup chopped walnuts
  • ¼ cup white sugar
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 1 cup sour milk
  • 2 cups apples - peeled, cored, and chopped

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 1 9x13-inch cake

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch pan.
  • Make the topping: Mix together walnuts, both sugars, and cinnamon together in a bowl.
  • Make the cake: Mix together flour, both sugars, cinnamon, and salt in a large bowl. Make a well in the center and pour in sour milk, oil, and eggs. Beat with an electric mixer until smooth, then fold in chopped apples.
  • Pour batter into the prepared pan and sprinkle topping mixture evenly over top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean, about 45 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    363 cal.

    • Total Fat: 14g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 32mg
    • Sodium: 191mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 57g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 38g
    • Protein: 5g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 54mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 132mg