Best 2 Nanas Apple Cake Recipes

Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our exquisite Nanas Apple Cake, a harmonious blend of sweet and tangy flavors. This classic recipe, passed down through generations, combines the perfect balance of moist apple cake and a luscious pineapple topping, creating a symphony of taste and texture.

Embark on a baking adventure with our three variations of this timeless dessert:

- Classic Nanas Apple Cake: Experience the traditional delight of a tender apple cake topped with a caramelized pineapple ring, a true crowd-pleaser.

- Nanas Apple Cake with Streusel Topping: Elevate your taste buds with a crunchy streusel topping, adding an irresistible layer of buttery goodness to the classic combination.

- Nanas Apple Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting: Indulge in a decadent treat with a rich cream cheese frosting, the perfect complement to the sweet and tangy flavors of the cake.

Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with this timeless classic, guaranteed to impress family and friends alike. Let's delve into the recipes and uncover the secrets behind this culinary treasure.

Let's cook with our recipes!

NANA'S APPLE CAKE

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Make and share this Nana's Apple Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Leekaye

Categories Dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 1 cake, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1/2 cup shortening
2 cups sugar
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla
2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon nutmeg or 1 teaspoon mace
1 teaspoon ginger
6 cups peeled diced tart apples

Steps:

Cream shortening and sugar. Add eggs and vanilla. Combine dry ingredients and add to mixture. Stir in apples. Spoon into greased 11 x 13 pan. Bake at 350 for 45-50 minutes or until the toothpick comes out clean.

NANA'S APPLE CRUMBLE

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A family favorite, this apple crumble was originally my grandmother Hazel's recipe which my mom made on a regular basis. She would make two at a time to take to sick or shut-in friends, or to potlucks. There is never any left. Serve warm with French vanilla yogurt.

Provided by Heather Clements

Categories Desserts Crisps and Crumbles Recipes Apple Crisps and Crumbles Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

7 large Cortland apples - peeled, cored, and sliced
1 cup white sugar
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon, or more to taste
1 cup all-purpose flour
¼ cup brown sugar
⅓ cup unsalted butter, cubed

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Spread apples in an even layer in a deep dish pie plate or 8-inch square glass casserole dish. Cover with white sugar, then top with cinnamon.
Combine flour and brown sugar for topping in a bowl. Add butter and cut in with a pastry blender. Spread topping evenly over apple mixture and pat down.
Bake in the preheated oven until apple mixture is bubbling and topping is browned, about 55 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 276.9 calories, Carbohydrate 56 g, Cholesterol 16.3 mg, Fat 6.5 g, Fiber 4.3 g, Protein 1.8 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 4.2 mg, Sugar 40.8 g

Tips:

For a moister cake, use ripe bananas and apples.
If you don't have buttermilk, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to 1 cup of milk and letting it sit for 5 minutes.
To make sure the cake is cooked through, insert a toothpick into the center of the cake. If it comes out clean, the cake is done.
Let the cake cool completely before frosting it.
For a creamier frosting, use full-fat cream cheese and butter.

Conclusion:

This pineapple-apple cake is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. The cake is moist and flavorful, and the frosting is creamy and tangy. With a few simple tips, you can make this cake even better.