Dive into the realm of Jewish culinary heritage and indulge in the delectable flavors of the Easy Jewish Apple Cake. This classic dessert, meticulously crafted with a symphony of sweet and tart Granny Smith apples, warm spices, and a hint of lemon zest, promises an explosion of taste in every bite. Embark on a culinary journey with three enticing variations of this beloved cake: the traditional version, a gluten-free adaptation for those with dietary restrictions, and a tantalizing sour cream topping that elevates its richness to new heights. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this recipe provides a straightforward guide to creating a masterpiece that will leave your taste buds craving more.
Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!
MOM'S FAVORITE JEWISH APPLE CAKE
I've been making this cake for over 30 years, and always get great compliments from it. Even my sweets-hating husband likes this one. I've been making it for my mother's birthday for years...it's her favorite. It's a dense cake with great flavor, so if you're looking for a light, fluffy cake, this is not for you!
Provided by Judy in Delaware
Time 2h35m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 10-inch tube pan.
- Mix 5 tablespoons sugar and cinnamon together in a large bowl. Add apple slices and toss to coat.
- Mix flour, 2 cups sugar, oil, orange juice, eggs, baking powder, salt, and vanilla extract together in another bowl and beat until smooth and thoroughly blended. Batter will be thick.
- Place 1/2 of the batter in the prepared tube pan. Top with 1/2 of the apple slices. Add remaining batter to the pan, and neatly arrange remaining apple slices on top.
- Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 1 hour and 15 minutes. Let cool in the pan for 1 hour. Run a table knife around the edges to loosen. Invert carefully onto a cooling rack to cool completely.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 484.5 calories, Carbohydrate 72.2 g, Cholesterol 62 mg, Fat 20.3 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 5.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 340.4 mg, Sugar 45.6 g
JEWISH APPLE CAKE I
A delicious cake filled and topped with apples and cinnamon.
Provided by JBS BOX
Categories Desserts Fruit Dessert Recipes Apple Dessert Recipes
Yield 14
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour one 10 inch tube pan. Combine the ground cinnamon and 5 teaspoons of the sugar together and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, salt, baking powder and 2 cups of the sugar. Stir in the vegetable oil, beaten eggs, orange juice and vanilla. Mix well.
- Pour 1/2 of the batter into the prepared pan. Top with 1/2 of the sliced apples and sprinkle with 1/2 of the cinnamon sugar mixture. Pour the remaining batter over the top and layer the remaining sliced apples and cinnamon sugar.
- Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 70 to 90 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 393.6 calories, Carbohydrate 55.7 g, Cholesterol 53.1 mg, Fat 17.5 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 4.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 191.1 mg, Sugar 33.7 g
EASY APPLE CAKE
After testing many apple cake recipes with fresh apples, this old-fashioned cake is moist, dense and down-home delicious. Even better, it 's quick to fix and, served warm with whipped cream or a dollop of frozen custard, one of my family's very favorite recipes for decades. -Sherry Ashenfelter, Waterville, Ohio
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h
Yield 20 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, beat the sugar, oil, eggs and vanilla until well blended. Combine the flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon and baking soda; gradually beat into sugar mixture until blended. Fold in apples and walnuts., Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 35-45 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. Serve with whipped topping.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 278 calories, Fat 16g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 32mg cholesterol, Sodium 169mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
EASY JEWISH APPLE CAKE
Quick, easy, and delicious! You can stir this together when company is on the way, and be able to serve it warm. Better yet, make it the day before - it gets even better when it sits overnight. First received this recipe from a co-worker at a gardening equipment manufacturer; she was an incredible baker, and generous with her recipes!
Provided by Artboy34
Categories Dessert
Time 55m
Yield 1 cake, 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Grease and flour a 9" x 13" pan.
- Peel, core, and chop apples. Combine in a large bowl with the sugar.
- Sift flour, salt, baking soda, and cinnamon together in a separate bowl.
- Combine eggs, oil, and vanilla extract.
- Alternately mix dry and liquid ingredients into apple mixture.
- Stir in chopped nuts, if using.
- Spread into prepared pan.
- Bake for 45 minutes.
BLUE RIBBON APPLE CAKE
Jennie Wilburn of Long Creek, Oregon credits, "A friend from New Hampshire gave me this recipe for her cake, which took a blue ribbon at the county fair."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h10m
Yield 16 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a bowl, combine flour, 2 cups sugar, baking powder and salt. Combine eggs, oil, orange juice and vanilla; add to flour mixture and mix well. , In a bowl, toss apples with cinnamon and remaining sugar. Spread a third of the batter into a greased 10-in. tube pan. Top with half the apples. Repeat layers. Carefully spread remaining batter over apples. , Bake at 350° for 55-65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 15 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack; cool. Dust with confectioners' sugar.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 353 calories, Fat 15g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 53mg cholesterol, Sodium 165mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (32g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
JEWISH APPLE CAKE
Make and share this Jewish Apple Cake recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Duckie067
Categories Dessert
Time 1h20m
Yield 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Beat together until smooth--flour, 2 1/2 cups of sugar, baking powder, salt, vanilla, oil, eggs, and juice. Then in a separate bowl, mix apples, cinnamon, and sugar.
- Layer the batter and apples in a greased tube pan.
- **pour some batter--then layer it with apples--then switch back and forth until it is all used up**.
- Bake in oven at 350° for 1 1/2 hours to 1 3/4 hours.
Tips:
- Choose the right apples: Use a variety of apples that will hold their shape when baked, such as Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Braeburn.
- Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing can make the cake tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
- Use fresh lemon juice: Fresh lemon juice will give the cake a brighter flavor than bottled lemon juice.
- Don't overbake the cake: The cake is done when a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool completely before serving: This will allow the flavors to meld and the cake to set.
Conclusion:
This easy Jewish apple cake is a delicious and versatile dessert that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It's also a great way to use up leftover apples. With its simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, this cake is sure to become a favorite in your home.
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