Best 7 Ozark Apple Cake Recipes

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In the heart of the Ozark Mountains, a culinary masterpiece awaits: the Ozark apple cake. This delectable treat, deeply rooted in the region's rich history and culture, has been passed down through generations, captivating taste buds with its unique blend of flavors and textures. As you embark on this culinary journey, discover the secrets behind this iconic cake, from the perfect balance of tart and sweet apples to the symphony of spices that elevate its taste. Along the way, explore variations of this classic recipe, including a gluten-free version that caters to diverse dietary needs, a decadent sour cream-infused rendition, and even a delightful slow cooker adaptation that brings convenience to your kitchen. Prepare to indulge in a taste of Ozark tradition as you delve into the world of this extraordinary apple cake.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

OZARK PUDDING



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Old Fashioned Recipe!

Provided by The Southern Lady Cooks

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 tablespoons butter (softened)
1 cup brown sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 1/2 cups peeled and chopped apples (I use 2 medium sized Gala apples)
1 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Cream butter, brown sugar, eggs and vanilla with a mixer. In another bowl whisk together flour, baking powder, salt and cinnamon.
  • Add to creamed mixture and mix until all ingredients are wet. Fold in chopped apples with a spoon. Spray a 9 inch deep dish pie plate with cooking spray.
  • Pour in batter and sprinkle chopped nuts on top. (You can fold nuts into batter if you want) Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 30 to 35 minutes testing center to see if done. Serve with ice cream or whipped cream on top while warm from the oven.

EASY APPLE CAKE



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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

1-3/4 cups sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
3 large eggs, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/4 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
2 cups finely chopped peeled tart apples
1 cup chopped walnuts
1-1/4 cups whipped topping

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.

OZARK PUDDING CAKE



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The homey dessert uses kitchen staples to create a comforting, but simple treat, with a meringue cookie-like topping and a apple-nut bottom. There are different versions of the recipe, but one of the most famous is this one from Bess Truman, the wife of President Harry Truman. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Greendale, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1-1/4 teaspoons baking powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 egg
3/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup chopped peeled apple
1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
Whipped cream or vanilla ice cream, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Grease a 9-in. deep-dish pie plate. , In a small bowl, mix flour, baking powder and salt. In another bowl, beat egg and sugar until thick and lemon-colored. Stir in vanilla, then flour mixture. Fold in apple and walnuts., Transfer to prepared pie plate. Bake 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. (Cake will puff up, then fall when removed from oven.) With a knife, loosen sides from pie plate while still warm., Serve warm. If desired, top with whipped cream.

Nutrition Facts :

OZARK FRESH APPLE CAKE



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Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 cups granny smith apples, peeled and chopped
2 tsp lemon juice
2 eggs, slightly beaten
2 cups sugar
3 cups all purpose flour (sifted)
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1 1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp ground cinnamon
3/4 cup vegetable oil
1 cup pecans, chopped
1 tsp pure vanilla

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray 9"x12" baking pan with Pam. Peel and chop apples and place in large mixing bowl with lemon juice and stir until well coated. Set aside.
  • In small mixing bowl cream eggs and sugar with mixer. Set aside. In large mixing bowl sift together dry ingredients. Add in egg mixture and mix. Stir in oil and mix well. Fold in apples, nuts and vanilla. Stir to mix well and spoon into baking dish.
  • Bake on center rack of oven for 45 minutes. Remove from oven when toothpick inserted into center of cake comes out clean. Serve when cooled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 0 g, Fat 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 g, Sodium 0 g, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 0 g

OZARK PIE



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This pie forms its own bottom and top crust so it is sort of like a pie/cake. Makes a fairly shallow pie so to make it higher, bake in a 9-inch pan and increase baking time 5-8 minutes.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Pie

Time 1h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 large egg
1 large egg yolk
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup all-purpose flour, plus
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tablespoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 large apple, peeled, cored, and cut into chunks
1/2 cup chopped pecans or 1/2 cup walnuts
fresh whipped cream

Steps:

  • Butter a 9 1/2 inch deep dish pie pan; set aside.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine egg, egg yolk, sugar, and brown sugar; beat, using an electric mixer, for 2 minutes or until light and airy; blend in vanilla.
  • In another bowl, sift the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and nutmeg; stir into the batter along with the apple and nuts.
  • Transfer mixture into prepared pie pan; smoothing the top to even out.
  • Place pie on the center rack of a 350° oven; bake about 30 minutes or until the top is a dark golden brown and crusted over; the apples will most likely be visible through the crust.
  • Place pie on a wire rack and let cool.
  • Serve barely warm or at room temperature, garnished with whipped cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 247.8, Fat 8.3, SaturatedFat 1.1, Cholesterol 70.2, Sodium 289.6, Carbohydrate 41.9, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 29.7, Protein 3.6

OZARK APPLE PUDDING



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Topped with whipped cream this apple pudding makes a grand finalé to any meal! This forms an impressive and beautiful golden brown top crust, with a sweet pudding center. The apples are perfectly tender.

Provided by GeeWhiz

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 eggs
1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons flour
1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
1/8 teaspoon table salt
1/2 cup nuts, chopped (any kind) (optional)
1 apple, any kind, peeled, coarsely chopped
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Beat together eggs and sugar until very smooth.
  • In a small bowl, mix together flour, baking powder and salt, then stir into egg mixture.
  • Add remaining ingredients and stir well.
  • Bake in greased pie tin for 35 minutes.
  • *Serve topped with whipped cream, or drizzle with heavy cream. Awesome with a scoop of vanilla icecream!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180.6, Fat 1.7, SaturatedFat 0.5, Cholesterol 62, Sodium 148.5, Carbohydrate 39.9, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 36.6, Protein 2.4

MOUNTAIN APPLE CAKE



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Does this cake catch your eye? It is not only beautiful but melts in your mouth; it is so moist. It's a must try for any apple lover!! Very easy recipe.

Provided by chef heather in cul

Categories     Breads

Time 1h15m

Yield 1 9 inch bunt, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

3 eggs
1 1/2 cups oil
2 cups sugar
3 cups flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons cinnamon
2 teaspoons vanilla
3 cups sliced apples
1 1/2 cups pecans, black walnuts, chopped
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup butter
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon mayonnaise
1 teaspoon vanilla or 1 teaspoon rum extract
1 tablespoon milk
additional nuts (to garnish)

Steps:

  • Mix eggs, oil, and sugar. Blend well.
  • Sift flour, salt,soda and cinnamon.
  • Add to egg mixture.
  • Add vanilla, apples and nuts. Mix well.
  • Pour into a 9 inch bundt pan.
  • Bake for 1 to 1-1/2 hours at 350°F until cake is set in the middle and is golden brown.
  • Meanwhile combine brown sugar, milk, butter, and vanilla in a sauce pan and cook for 2 minutes.
  • Pour over cake while it is hot out of the oven (leave cake in the bundt pan).
  • When cooled completely remove cake to a serving plate.
  • For frosting, combine powdered sugar, mayonnaise, vanilla and milk until a smooth, slightly thick icing forms.
  • Once cake is cooled drizzle icing over entire cake.
  • Sprinkle with additional nuts and enjoy!
  • I have done several variations such as added raisins, mango, and even bananas with the apples they all have came out great!
  • Just play with the recipe and add your favorites and it sure to be a hit at any party or family gathering.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 839.1, Fat 46.9, SaturatedFat 10.5, Cholesterol 74.9, Sodium 387.6, Carbohydrate 101.8, Fiber 3, Sugar 74.3, Protein 6.6

Tips:

  • Use fresh, ripe apples. This will give your cake the best flavor and texture.
  • Peel and core your apples before slicing them. This will make it easier to slice the apples evenly and prevent the skins from toughening up during baking.
  • Slice your apples thinly. This will help them cook evenly and prevent them from becoming mushy.
  • Toss the apples with a little bit of lemon juice before adding them to the cake batter. This will help prevent the apples from browning.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the cake tough.
  • 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 allow the flavors to develop and the cake to set.

Conclusion:

Ozark Apple Cake is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its simple ingredients and classic flavor, this cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat, give Ozark Apple Cake a try!

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