Apple Cake

It’s almost impossible to beat the combination of sweet fruit and decadent desserts. This cake is perfect for any get-together, families looking for an after-dinner indulgence or anyone who just loves fruity desserts. It’s delectable enough for fancy occasions, but also simple enough to make at home for just a couple.

Ingredients

• 3 cups Honeycrisp apples, peeled, cored and diced
• 3 teaspoons cinnamon
• 6 tablespoons, plus 2 cups, sugar, divided
• 3 cups flour
• 3 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup oil
• 4 eggs, beaten
• 1/4 cup orange juice
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• icing (optional)

Directions

• Heat oven to 350 F.
• In medium bowl, mix apples, cinnamon and 5 tablespoons sugar until combined. Set aside.
• In large bowl, mix flour, 2 cups sugar, baking powder and salt until combined. Form well in middle of mixture. Add oil, eggs, orange juice and vanilla; mix until blended.
• In springform pan, pour half of batter. Add apple mixture. Pour remaining batter over apple mixture. Sprinkle remaining sugar over batter.
• Bake 40-50 minutes, or until top is golden brown and tester comes out clean and dry.
• Drizzle with icing, if desired.

Servings: 8-16

#Recipe courtesy of Culinary.net#