Apple Cake

This is a recipe passed down to Cathy Bayse from her mom. It is quick and easy to prepare, and serves as a coffee cake or dessert cake – it's wonderful topped with caramel sauce or ice cream.
By | September 15, 2011

Ingredients

  • 2 eggs, slightly beaten
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 3 cups of apples, peeled, diced large and sprinkled with lemon juice to prevent browning (4 to 5 Granny Smiths work best)
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 2½ cups flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground cloves
  • ¼ teaspoon cardamom

Instructions

1. In a large mixing bowl, mix eggs and oil together; add the apples and stir to combine.

2. In another bowl, sift all the dry ingredients together.

3. Add the sifted dry ingredients to the apple mixture and stir until just blended.

4. Place mixture in a 9- by 13-inch pan and bake for 1 hour in a 350° oven.

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Ingredients

  • 2 eggs, slightly beaten
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 3 cups of apples, peeled, diced large and sprinkled with lemon juice to prevent browning (4 to 5 Granny Smiths work best)
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 2½ cups flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground cloves
  • ¼ teaspoon cardamom