Best 9 Aunt Ruths Apple Cake Recipes

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Indulge in the delectable flavors of Aunt Ruth's Apple Cake, a classic dessert with a tender crumb and a sweet, juicy apple filling. This recipe has been passed down generations, promising a nostalgic and heartwarming baking experience. With simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, you can create this timeless treat in the comfort of your own kitchen.

The article features variations of the apple cake recipe, allowing you to customize it to your liking. For those who prefer a moist and dense texture, the sour cream apple cake offers a delightful twist. If you're looking for a healthier option, the skinny apple cake uses wholesome ingredients without compromising on flavor. And for a gluten-free alternative, the gluten-free apple cake ensures everyone can enjoy this classic dessert.

Each recipe includes detailed instructions, ingredient lists, and baking times, ensuring a successful baking journey. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a beginner, you'll find all the information you need to create a delicious and memorable apple cake. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on a baking adventure that will surely leave you and your loved ones craving for more.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

AUNTIE'S APPLE CAKE



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Come autumn, Southerners love an apple dessert, no matter which form it takes. You'll see farmers' market apples filling everything from warm and gooey apple cobbler with a scoop of ice cream on top to a towering apple stack cake with sweet, sticky filling. But you really can't beat a classic apple cake-and Auntie's Apple Cake is certainly one for the recipe box. This traditional recipe for easy apple cake has everything you need: fresh apples, a pecan-studded spiced batter, and a heavenly praline-like frosting. Everyone will swoon when served a slice for dessert, but this cake works just as well as a brunch treat (paired with a cup of coffee!) or as a sweet snack with afternoon tea. Like most fresh apple cakes, it actually tastes better after a day or two. For this recipe, any baking apple will do; but we suggest using pink lady, granny smith, or honeycrisp apples. Get a taste of a Southern fall-favorite dessert when serving up Auntie's Apple Cake this season. Ice cream optional!

Provided by Southern Living Editors

Categories     Cakes

Time 2h20m

Yield 1 (10-in.) cake

Number Of Ingredients 15

Cooking spray
3 large eggs
1 2/3 cups granulated sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon table salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 cups all-purpose flour, divided, plus more for pan
3 cups diced peeled apples (from 3 medium apples)
1 cup chopped pecans
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup (4 oz.) unsalted butter
1/4 cup evaporated milk
Chopped pecans (optional)

Steps:

  • Prepare the Cake: Preheat oven to 325°F. Coat a 10-inch tube pan with cooking spray; dust with flour. Beat eggs, sugar, oil, and vanilla with a hand mixer on medium speed about 1 minute. Stir together baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and 2 1/2 cups of the flour in a separate bowl; gradually add to egg mixture, beating on low speed until blended.
  • Stir together apples, pecans, and remaining 1/2 cup flour in a bowl; fold mixture into batter. Spoon batter into prepared tube pan. Bake in preheated oven a until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean, about 1 hour, 15 minutes. Cool in pan 15 minutes. Remove from pan; let cool until just warm, about 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, prepare the Frosting: Cook brown sugar, butter, and evaporated milk in a saucepan over medium, stirring often, until mixture comes to a boil and sugar is dissolved, about 2 minutes. Continue cooking, stirring constantly, until mixture reaches soft-ball stage (240˚F), about 3 minutes. Remove from heat; whisk until slightly thickened, abut 1 minute.
  • Drizzle Frosting over warm Cake. If desired, garnish with chopped pecans.

AUNT LOU'S FRESH APPLE CAKE



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My Great-Aunt Lou made a luscious fresh apple cake recipe that became a family tradition. My mom makes it for our annual beach trip to the Outer Banks. -Cristy King, Scott Depot, West Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h5m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups sugar
1 cup canola oil
3 large eggs, room temperature
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
3 cups chopped peeled apples (about 3 medium)
Confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Grease and flour a 10-in. fluted tube pan., In a large bowl, beat sugar, oil, eggs and vanilla until well blended. In another bowl, whisk flour, salt and baking powder; gradually beat into oil mixture. Stir in apples. Transfer batter to prepared pan., Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 50-60 minutes. Cool in pan 10 minutes. Run a knife around sides and center tube of pan. Remove cake to a wire rack to cool completely. Dust with confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 445 calories, Fat 20g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 47mg cholesterol, Sodium 249mg sodium, Carbohydrate 62g carbohydrate (37g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

APPLE CAKE



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I got this recipe from my Aunt Nellie. She was a great cook! I hope you all enjoy this recipe!

Provided by Maureen LaMothe

Categories     Cakes

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 c. vegetable oil
1-3/4 c. sugar
3 eggs
2 c. flour
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. vanilla
4 large apples, chopped
1/2 c. nuts, chopped

Steps:

  • 1. Beat oil, sugar and eggs until sugar is dissolved.
  • 2. Sift together flour, cinnamon, soda and salt; add to sugar mixture.
  • 3. Stir in vanilla, apples and nuts.
  • 4. Pour into a greased and lightly floured 9X13-inch pan and for 60 minutes for 350.

AUNT RUTHIES PINAPPLE CAKE



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My friend Ruth who we all call Aunt Ruthie gave me this recipe. It is a hit!

Provided by Mary Nell Forester @ozarklady

Categories     Cakes

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 - eggs
1 can(s) # 2 size can of crushed pineapple
2 cup(s) flour
2 teaspoon(s) baking soda
2 teaspoon(s) vanilla
1 pinch(es) of salt
1 cup(s) pecans
- for the icing mix
1 package(s) cream cheese
2 cup(s) powdered sugar
1 stick(s) butter
1 teaspoon(s) vanilla
- pecans to garnish

Steps:

  • Mix all cake ingredients in large bowl and put in a greased 9x11 cake pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes
  • While cake is baking make the icing and ice cake while it is still hot. The icing is thick and it will cook some on the hot cake melting into the cake a little but also will seal off.

AUNT RUTH'S CRAB CAKES



Aunt Ruth's Crab Cakes image

Down home crab cakes are heavy on the crab, light on the filler.

Provided by Lisawas

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Seafood     Crab     Crab Cake Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

16 saltine crackers, finely crushed
2 tablespoons water
1 pound flaked cooked crabmeat
1 egg, beaten
1 tablespoon prepared mustard
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 ½ teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay®)
⅛ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon black pepper
½ cup vegetable oil for frying

Steps:

  • Stir the cracker crumbs and water together in a mixing bowl. Let stand 1 minute to soften the crackers. Add the crabmeat, egg, mustard, and mayonnaise. Season with Worcestershire sauce, seafood seasoning, salt, and black pepper; stir until evenly mixed.
  • Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Form the crab mixture into patties 3/4-inch thick. Cook in the hot oil until golden brown on each side and hot in the center, about 2 minutes per side. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 136.2 calories, Carbohydrate 5.3 g, Cholesterol 67.7 mg, Fat 6.2 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 14.1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 564.6 mg, Sugar 0.2 g

AUNT RUTH'S APPLE CAKE



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Use any apples you like. I have seen my mother make this cake with apples on the verge on rotting. It seems to be the no fail cake recipe! Different apple varieties will vary the taste.

Provided by Eric Coulbourne

Categories     Other Breakfast

Time 1h25m

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 c apples peeled, cored, and chopped into pieces
1/2 c cooking oil
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla
1 Tbsp water
2 c flour
2 c sugar
3/4 tsp baking powder
2 tsp baking soda
2 tsp cinnamon
3/4 tsp salt

Steps:

  • 1. mix all ingredients together. mixture will be dry. they do not have to be added in any certain order
  • 2. spray the bottom of a 13X9 pan with cooking oil spray (i.e. Pam)
  • 3. Pack mixture in pan
  • 4. Bake for 1 hour at 350 degrees. cake will be moist and golden brown. Serve hot or at room temperature with ice cream or whipped cream!

AUNT'S RUTH POUND CAKE RECIPE



Aunt's Ruth Pound Cake Recipe image

Provided by williagx

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 pound unsalted butter, room temperature
1/2 cup shortening
3 cups cake flour
3 cups sugar
5 eggs
1 cup whole milk
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon lemon extract

Steps:

  • Cream butter, shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Sift dry ingredients together. Add vanilla and lemon extract to milk. Add dry ingredients to sugar and egg mixture, alternating with liquid, beating just to blend, until all ingredients are combined. Beat batter on medium speed for 5 minutes. Place into greased and floured 10-inch tube pan and place into COLD oven. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour and 15-20 minutes until a cake tester inserted in the middle comes out clean. ShareThis

RUTH WALL'S GERMAN APPLE CAKE



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I looooove apple cake. So when this one came to me in a publication from the Bucoda Improvement District, I tagged it immediately. Have not made it yet but certainly have added it to the list.

Provided by justcallmetoni

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h55m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

5 cooking apples, peeled, cored and thinly sliced
5 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons cinnamon
3 cups unsifted all-purpose flour
2 cups sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 eggs
1 cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons vanilla
1/3 cup orange juice
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 -2 tablespoon water

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Prepare a large bundt or tube pan with a light coating of cooking spray.
  • Mix together the apples, sugar and cinnamon and set aside.
  • Add all of the ingredients for the batter to a large bowl and mix at medium speed for one minute. Scrape down the sides of the bowl to make sure all ingredients are being incorporated. Mix for an additional 3 minutes.
  • Pour one third of the batter into the baking pan. Cover with a layer using 1/2 the seasoned apples. Repeat with another 1/3 of batter and the remaining apples. Finish with the final 1/3 of batter.
  • Bake for 90 to 105 minutes. Remove from oven.
  • Cool for 10 minutes then invert onto a serving plate.
  • While the is cooling (10 minutes), combine all ingredients for the glaze. Drizzle on top of the cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 429.5, Fat 16.6, SaturatedFat 3.1, Cholesterol 50.3, Sodium 256.9, Carbohydrate 67.6, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 46.4, Protein 4.2

CHUNKY APPLE CAKE



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After taste testing apple cake recipes, I've found this particular recipe the best. Full of old-world comfort, the yummy brown sugar sauce really makes the cake special. For a festive occasion, top with a dollop of whipped cream. -Debi Benson, Bakersfield, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup butter, softened
2 cups sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 large eggs, room temperature
2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
6 cups chopped peeled tart apples
BUTTERSCOTCH SAUCE:
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream the butter, sugar and vanilla. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine the flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt and baking soda; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well (batter will be stiff). Stir in apples until well combined., Spread into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until top is lightly browned and springs back when lightly touched. Cool for 30 minutes before serving., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine brown sugar and butter. Cook over medium heat until butter is melted. Gradually add cream. Bring to a slow boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat. Serve with cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 339 calories, Fat 13g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 58mg cholesterol, Sodium 209mg sodium, Carbohydrate 54g carbohydrate (39g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Tips:

  • Choose the right apples: Use a variety of apples that will hold their shape when baked, such as Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Braeburn.
  • Peel and slice the apples thinly: This will help them to cook evenly.
  • Use a combination of spices: Cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger are all classic apple pie spices that work well in this cake.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing can result in a tough cake.
  • Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean: This will ensure that the cake is cooked through.
  • Let the cake cool completely before serving: This will help the flavors to develop and the cake to set.

Conclusion:

Aunt Ruth's Apple Cake is a classic dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. With its moist, tender crumb and sweet, flavorful apples, this cake is sure to be a hit.

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