We are back with another baking session because, let’s face it, this close to the holidays, one is just not enough! I feel like I spend most of my free time (whatever that is anymore) in the kitchen, so it’s nice to find little ways to connect with the things I love while cooking to make it less of a chore. Today, we are turning our attention to a recipe that I love! It’s D23’s Jewish Apple Cake, and everything about this one is divine! Are you ready to get started?
Ingredients
Apple Ingredients
- 6 medium apples (Gala, Fuji, Honey Crisp or Granny Smith apples)
- 5 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
Cake Ingredients
- 2 3/4 cups of all-purpose flour – sifted
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tbsp powdered sugar
Special Equipment
- Tube or bundt cake pan
Directions
Preheat oven to 350°
Step 1:
Prepare the apples.
- Peel, core, and cut the apples into thin slices.
- Mix the sugar and cinnamon together and then add to the apples and mix.
Set aside.
Step 2:
Prepare the cake batter.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk the flour, baking powder, and salt together.
- In another bowl, whisk the sugar, oil, juice, and vanilla together.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir with a spatula to combine.
- Add one egg at a time and mix well between each egg. The batter will be thick at first, but as each egg is added, the batter will thin.
Step 3:
Assemble and bake the cake.
- Grease the cake pan and then add a thin layer of batter to the bottom. Using a slotted spoon, add a layer of apples and then a layer of batter. Repeat and then finish with apples on the top. TIP: Use the liquid from the apples to brush on top when finished assembling. Arrange the apples to cover the top nicely.
- Place the cake pan on the center rack in the middle of the oven. Bake at 350° for about 1 hour 30 minutes, or when a toothpick comes out clean.
- When done, allow the cake to cool for about 10 minutes so the cake pulls away from the pan. Place a plate over the top of the pan, and gently flip it over to remove the cake from the pan. If the cake sticks, gently tap the pan.
- Flip the cake back over so the apples are on the top. Optional: Dust the top with powdered sugar to finish.
Looking for a printout? Download a PDF copy here.
Let me know if you have made this one before and if you love it as much as I do! Add it to your next family gathering or Hanukkah celebration for a delightful taste of Disney.
