A tradition in many families is making delicious sweet treats and desserts for special occasions – like this one from our own family! This apple cake dessert is light, soft, and full of sweetness! A family favourite!
Auntie Nadia’s Apple Cake
Ingredients
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3 Apples, peeled, cored
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1 cup Flour
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1/2 cup Vegetable oil
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3/4 cup Sugar
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3 Eggs
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1 tsp Baking powder
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1 tbsp Lemon juice, divided
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1 tsp Vanilla extract
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1 tsp Cinnamon + more for “garnish”
Directions
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Preheat oven to 350°F
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Prepare the apples by peeling, coring, and cutting them into thin slices or chunks. Sprinkle with cinnamon, and toss in 1/2 tbsp of lemon juice. Set aside.
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In a large bowl, mix flour, oil, sugar, eggs, baking powder, remaining lemon juice, and vanilla. Mix well with a hand mixer until smooth and combined.
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In a large glass baking dish (approx. 9″ x 13″), spray with non-stick spray.
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Place the apples along the bottom of the dish, spreading them out to fill it.
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Pour the cake batter over the apples to cover completely. Sprinkle ground cinnamon on top.
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Bake in the oven for approx. 40 minutes or until the top and edges are golden brown.
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Let cool before serving.
Serve this delicious cake with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or on its own with tea or coffee!
