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Moist Traditional Jewish Apple Cake

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A classic, moist Jewish apple cake recipe featuring tender apples and a sweet cinnamon topping, perfect for holidays or fall baking.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar, divided
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup orange juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups peeled, cored, and diced apples (about 4 medium apples)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease and flour a 10-inch tube or Bundt pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set this aside.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together 1 cup of the granulated sugar, the oil, eggs, orange juice, and vanilla extract until well combined.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Do not overmix the batter.
  5. In a separate small bowl, toss the diced apples with the remaining 1/2 cup of granulated sugar, the cinnamon, and the brown sugar.
  6. Gently fold the apple mixture into the cake batter.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
  8. Bake for 60 to 70 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted near the center comes out clean.
  9. Let the cake cool in the pan on a wire rack for 15 minutes before inverting it onto the rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For extra moisture, use a mix of tart and sweet apples, such as Granny Smith and Honeycrisp.
  • If you prefer a streusel topping instead of the cinnamon-sugar mix, substitute the topping ingredients with 1/2 cup flour, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1/4 cup cold butter cut into pieces, and 1 teaspoon cinnamon. Mix until crumbly and sprinkle over the batter before baking.
  • This cake is naturally dairy-free, making it suitable for many dietary needs.

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