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Old Fashioned Apple Cake

December 27, 2014 by Amanda 7 Comments

Old Fashioned Apple Cake

Old fashioned apple cake.  It’s tried, true and has withstood the tests of time.  There’s something delightful about baked apple desserts.  It’s classic American comfort food.

I usually make this cake and a big batch of applesauce when I have an abundance of apples.  It just so happens I had a surplus of apples, I stocked up at .$39 cents a pound.  Yay!  I prefer to make this cake with applesauce instead of any oils, but you can switch it with vegetable oil if you’d like.  I slice the apples, but feel free to shred, cube or cut them any way you would like.  Raisins compliment this cake wonderfully as does adding a bit of quick oats for texture.  Add in more nuts if you’d like or sprinkle some extra on top.  Add more spices – ginger, nutmeg, cardamon – whatever your taste buds fancy!  Switch up extracts or try a bit of bourbon or rum.  I love making baked goods that leave so much room for creativity.

The batter will be thick and dry – no need to worry and please don’t go and add extra liquids.  As always, when baking with fruits, the juices will moisten everything up.

Thick and dry batter when baking with fruit

thick and dry batter when baking fruit

This cake is very moist and a bit sticky.  Sweet and simple, it’s a perfect dessert for any occasion, any time of the year.  I love it as is but it’s wonderful topped with some whipped cream, caramel syrup or vanilla ice cream.

Old Fashioned Classic Apple Cake

Classic Old Fashioned Apple Cake

This is a great dessert to whip up last minute.  It’s simple, quick, and enjoyed by all.  Just ask any great grandma – they can throw one of these together from memory effortlessly.  Tried and true.  Hope you enjoy!

XOXO

-Amanda-

Easy Classic Old Fashioned Apple Cake

Old Fashioned Apple Cake
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Old Fashioned Apple Cake

A tried and true old fashioned apple cake. Simple, quick and requires few ingredients or effort.
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time50 mins
Total Time1 hr
Course: Desserts
Author: Amanda

Ingredients

  • 5 apples - whatever kind you prefer to bake with
  • 2 cup flour
  • 2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup applesauce
  • 1/3 cup crushed walnuts

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 13 x 9 baking dish.
  • Prep apples. Wash, peel and slice. Set aside.
  • In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cinnamon and baking soda.
  • Mix in vanilla extract and applesauce.
  • Fold in apples and walnuts.
  • Spoon/scrape mixture into prepared 13 x 9 baking dish.
  • Bake for 45-50 minutes.
  • Let cool, cut and enjoy : )

 

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Comments

  1. Mike says

    October 22, 2016 at 10:22 pm

    No egg, no oil or butter at all?

    Reply
    • Amanda says

      October 23, 2016 at 11:18 pm

      Nope, none at all.
      The applesauce acts as the fat/oil in this recipe.

      Reply
  2. Linda says

    October 27, 2016 at 12:57 pm

    is this plain flour or self rising that is used in this recipe?

    Reply
    • Amanda says

      October 27, 2016 at 11:32 pm

      Hi Linda. This recipe needs plain, all-purpose flour.

      Reply
  3. Nancy B Watts says

    January 20, 2018 at 12:57 pm

    Amanda, I would like to add some quick oats as you suggested. How much do you suggest? should the flour be decreased?
    Thanks,
    Nancy

    Reply
    • Amanda says

      February 3, 2018 at 11:08 pm

      Hi Nancy!
      I usually just toss a 1/4 to 1/2 cup of oats in without any other changes to the recipe.
      Enjoy!

      Reply
  4. Marie says

    May 12, 2018 at 4:27 pm

    do we really have to use sugar?? wow, that is a lot. can the recipe be sweetened with just the apples and applesauce?

    Reply

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