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Dutch Apple Cake

SUBMITTED BY: Carol PHOTO BY: chryz

"This is another great cake for the fall. When apples are plentiful and delicious there are so many ways to thank mother nature for its bounty. I pick a lot of the wild apples in the fall, and turn them into great desserts."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 15 stars. This recipe average a 4.5 star rating.
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Original recipe yield 7 x 11 inch cake

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 2 apples - peeled, cored and cut into eighths
  • 1/4 cup white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

DIRECTIONS

  1. Sift flour with baking powder and salt.
  2. In a large bowl, cream shortening and 1 cup sugar until light. Beat in egg and vanilla until fluffy. Add sifted ingredients to the creamed mixture alternately with milk, beginning and ending with the sifted ingredients. Spread the batter into a greased 7 x 11 inch baking pan.
  3. Place apple pieces in rows on the batter with the sharp edges pressed in slightly. Sprinkle 1/4 cup sugar and cinnamon on top.
  4. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for about 50 to 60 minutes, or until the apples are tender and the cake tests done.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 18, 2006 by Baker Girl
This cake turned out great! Lovely, light and very delicious! I made a couple substitutions... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 26, 2003 by NICOLE CRAN
I made this apple cake with apples that had been hanging aroung the kitchen and it was so... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 26, 2003 by VALARI
yummy and filling without being overly rich or sweet, I added a little cinnamon and cloves to... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 1, 2005 by IKERONIOUS
This was sooooo good. My sister made it last night and my family devoured it all within an... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 13, 2003 by JSCOOK
a light cake with a "coffee cake" texture. My family really liked it and it was quick and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 3, 2002 by SMMMSWIMMER
This cake is so good. It is similar to a coffee cake and would be good served at a brunch. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 9, 2007 by Ivy
Lovely light and not too sweet cake. I added some chopped apple in the batter as another... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 16, 2006 by Anttwerp
Great and easy cake to make. Will bake again MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 28, 2005 by Kim