Apple Harvest Cake

Name: Apple Harvest Cake
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 12-15 servings
Ingredients: 2-1/4 cups sugar, divided; 1 cup canola oil; 4 eggs; 1/4 cup orange juice; 2-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 3 cups all-purpose flour; 3 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 4 medium tart apples, peeled and cubed; 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; Whipped cream and additional cinnamon, optional

Total Time Prep: 20 min. Bake: 40 min. + cooling

Yield 12-15 servings

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Tender apple slices and subtle flavors make this old-fashioned cake one of our favorites.

Ingredients

2-1/4 cups sugar, divided
1 cup canola oil
4 eggs
1/4 cup orange juice
2-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 medium tart apples, peeled and cubed
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Whipped cream and additional cinnamon, optional

Directions

In a large bowl, beat 2 cups sugar, oil, eggs, orange juice and vanilla until well blended. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually beat into sugar mixture until blended. Stir in apples.
Spread half of the batter into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Combine cinnamon and remaining sugar; sprinkle over batter. Carefully spread remaining batter over the top.
Bake at 350° for 40-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. Garnish with whipped cream and additional cinnamon if desired.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 376 calories, 16g fat (2g saturated fat), 57mg cholesterol, 176mg sodium, 54g carbohydrate (34g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.

Tender apple slices and subtle flavors make this old-fashioned cake one of our favorites.

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