This is an old apple cake recipe. Not a cake made from old apples, but a recipe that I have had for a very long time. Not really sure where I got it. I think it was some time around the time that I was a member of the West Chicago Mothers’ Club. I usually make it about once a year. It is not exactly a quick recipe but is so worth the time. It doesn’t take forever, it’s just that I am not a fan of peeling and chopping apples. But it is the thought of the results that make it worthwhile.
Apple Cake
2C flour
2tsp baking soda
2tsp cinnamon
1tsp salt
2C sugar
1C shortening…(if using oil add last)
4eggs
2tsp vanilla
5C chopped apples (tart)
1C chopped walnuts/optional
Cream sugar, shortening, & eggs (one at a time). Add rest of ingredients.
Pour into greased and floured 9×13 pan.
Bake at 350 degrees for 50 minutes.
(Want a little decadence? Have a scoop of vanilla ice cream next to a warm slice of cake. Yum!)
As far as the apples go I usually buy whatever tart ones that happen to be on sale. How many make up 5cups? It varies depending on the size of the apples of course. I tend to buy a bag of them.
Sound easy enough? It really is. Just a little time consuming, chopping apples and all.
Every year at this time I get the urge to make Apple Cake.
It’s Fall again! Time for beautiful colors, cool mornings, and crisp apples.
Oh, yes, and a bit of news! My application to take part in the Morris Three French Hens Market on October 11th has been approved. Another great market to get ready for!
Have a great day everyone!
Doris
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