Best 10 Philadelphia Jewish Apple Cake Recipes

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In the realm of Jewish culinary traditions, the Philadelphia Jewish Apple Cake stands as a beloved and iconic dessert, embodying the perfect balance of heritage and innovation. This delectable treat, often gracing the tables of special occasions and everyday gatherings, seamlessly blends a crispy, golden crust with a moist, tender interior, bursting with the sweet and tangy flavors of crisp apples. This article delves into the secrets of this classic dessert, presenting a collection of cherished recipes that capture its essence.

The first recipe, "Bubbe's Old-Fashioned Apple Cake," embarks on a nostalgic journey, evoking memories of grandmother's kitchen. With a focus on simplicity and authenticity, this recipe adheres to the traditional methods and flavors that have been passed down through generations. The second recipe, "Modernized Jewish Apple Cake with a Twist," takes a contemporary approach, introducing a medley of spices and a hint of citrus to create a delightful variation that caters to modern palates. Last but not least, the "Vegan Philadelphia Jewish Apple Cake" caters to those with dietary restrictions, offering a plant-based interpretation that retains the essence of the classic while ensuring inclusivity.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

JEWISH APPLE CAKE



Jewish Apple Cake image

There's a good chance you've never heard of a Jewish Apple Cake. But trust me, once you make this American Classic it will soon become a family favorite.

Provided by Chef Dennis Littley

Categories     Dessert

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 medium Gala or Fuji apples (frozen peeled apples work too)
5 tbsp granulated sugar
1½ tsp cinnamon (more can be used if you like cinnamon)
2¾ cups all-purpose flour (sifted)
1 tbsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
2 cups granulated sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
¼ cup orange juice
1 tbsp orange zest
2½ tsp vanilla extract
4 large eggs

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour a 10-inch tube pan.*Place a cake circle with a cut out for the tube pan in the bottom of the pan. This will make it easier to remove from the pan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260 kcal, Carbohydrate 56 g, Protein 4 g, Fat 3 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 47 mg, Sodium 165 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 36 g, ServingSize 1 serving

PHILADELPHIA JEWISH APPLE CAKE



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Moist, dense and full of cinnamon-sugar coated apples. Use Granny Smith, Golden Delicious, Macintosh or Gala apples.

Provided by LizCl

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h45m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

6 cups peeled thinly sliced apples (about 3 large apples or 6 small apples)
1 cup sugar
4 teaspoons cinnamon
3 cups flour, sifted
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 large eggs
1 1/2 cups sugar
1/2 cup light brown sugar
1 cup oil
1/2 cup orange juice
2 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
1 cup chopped walnuts (optional) or 1 cup chopped pecans (optional)

Steps:

  • Mix apple slices with cinnamon and 1 cup sugar; set aside.
  • Combine dry ingredients in a medium bowl; set aside.
  • Beat eggs with 1 1/2 cups sugar and light brown sugar.
  • Alternately add the dry ingredients and the oil to the wet ingredients, then add the orange juice and lastly the vanilla and beat for 1 minute.
  • Pour 1/3rd of the batter into a greased and floured tube pan.
  • Layer 1/3rd of the apple slices and nuts over the batter.
  • Repeat with layer of batter, then apples and nuts, then batter, then final layer of apples and nuts.
  • Drizzle the cake with a bit of the remaining cinnamon-sugar "syrup" from the apple bowl.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 1 1/4 hours or until tester comes out clean.
  • Allow cake to cool in pan on wire rack for 20-25 minutes, then turn cake out onto wire rack to cool completely.

PHILADELPHIA JEWISH APPLE CAKE



Philadelphia Jewish Apple Cake image

Moist, dense and full of cinnamon-sugar coated apples.

Provided by Anita Hoffman

Categories     Cakes

Time 1h45m

Number Of Ingredients 13

6 c peeled, thinly sliced apples (about 3 large apples))
1 c sugar
4 tsp cinnamon
3 c flour, sifted
1 Tbsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 1/2 c sugar
1/2 c light brown sugar
1 c oil
1/2 c orange juice
2 1/2 tsp vanilla
1/2 c chopped nuts (optional)
4 large eggs

Steps:

  • 1. Mix apple slices with cinnamon and 1 cup sugar; set aside.
  • 2. Combine dry ingredients in a medium bowl; set aside.
  • 3. Beat eggs with 1 1/2 cup sugar and 1/2 cup light brown sugar.
  • 4. Alternately add dry ingredients and oil to the wet ingredients, then add the orange juice and lastly the vanilla and beat for 1 minute.
  • 5. Pour 1/3 rd of the batter into a greased and floured tube pan.
  • 6. Layer 1/3 rd of the apples and nuts over the batter. Repeat with layer of batter, then apples and nuts, then batter, then final layer of apples and nuts.
  • 7. Drizzle the cake with a bit of the remaining cinnamon-sugar "syrup" from the apple bowl.
  • 8. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 1/4 hours to 1 1/2 hours or until tester comes out clean.
  • 9. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 25 minutes.

MARVELOUS JEWISH APPLE CAKE



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This cake is extremely delicious. I got this recipe from cooking class and this by far the best food we ever made in that class. Everyone loves it. I'm not a huge fan of apple cake but I really don't mind the apples in this recipe. I sometimes make this recipe without the apples and it tastes great. You have to try it, otherwise you are definitely missing out. *Helpful hints for making the cake* -Sweeter apples = sweeter cake -I usually use 3 apples because 4 is a lot for me -Applesauce is a substitute for oil. I use 1/2 cup oil and 1/2 cups applesauce. Depends how less fattening you want it to be. -I would core and peel apples after I am done the batter so they won't brown. Or you could put lemon juice on them. -Do not put cinnamon sugar mixture on top of your last batter when poured in pan. It will burn since it is on the top.

Provided by SonyxPuppsChef

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h35m

Yield 20-25 pieces of cake, 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 medium apples
2 teaspoons cinnamon
4 teaspoons sugar
4 eggs
2 cups sugar
1 cup oil
3 cups sifted flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup orange juice
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Grease and flour a 9x13 baking pan.
  • Core and peel apples; then cut them into THIN slices (4-5 wedges and then cut into 4-5 slices).
  • In a small seperate bowl, mix together 2 tsp cinnamon and 4 tsp sugar.
  • To make cake batter:.
  • Beat eggs until thick and lemon colored (high speed 5 minutes) Gradually beat in 2 cups sugar and then the oil. ( ex. 1/4-1/2 cup at a time).
  • Resift flour together with baking powder and salt.
  • Stir together the orange juice and vanilla.
  • Add sifted dry ingredients to the beaten egg. ALTERNATELY with the orange juice (1/3 dry ingredient, 1/2 cup orange juice, 1/3 dry, rest of orange juice, rest of dry) (LOW SPEED).
  • To assemble cake in pan:.
  • Pour 1/3 of the batter into pan.
  • Arrange 1/2 of the apples over the top.
  • Sprinkle with 1/2 cinnamon-sugar mixture.
  • Add another 1/3 of the batter over the apples.
  • Place the remaining apples over the batter and sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar mixture.
  • Top with last of the batter.
  • Bake in 350 degrees for 60 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 278.6, Fat 12.1, SaturatedFat 1.8, Cholesterol 42.3, Sodium 127.4, Carbohydrate 40, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 24.4, Protein 3.3

JEWISH APPLE CAKE II



Jewish Apple Cake II image

Yellow cake filled with apples and cinnamon.

Provided by shirleyo

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Apple Dessert Recipes

Yield 14

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 cups all-purpose flour
4 eggs
2 ½ cups white sugar
3 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
3 apples - peeled, cored and sliced
1 cup vegetable oil
½ cup orange juice
2 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
5 tablespoons white sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour one 10 inch tube pan.
  • Sprinkle sliced apples with 5 tablespoons white sugar and the ground cinnamon. Toss to coat and set aside.
  • Mix the flour, eggs, 2 1/2 cups sugar, baking powder, salt, vegetable oil, orange juice and vanilla until well blended. Batter will be fairly stiff.
  • Pour 1/2 of the batter into the prepared pan. Place the apple mixture over the batter then pour the remaining batter over the top.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 60 to 80 minutes. Let cake cool in pan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 435.3 calories, Carbohydrate 66.4 g, Cholesterol 53.1 mg, Fat 17.5 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 4.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 208.6 mg, Sugar 44.2 g

BLUE RIBBON APPLE CAKE



Blue Ribbon Apple Cake image

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

3 cups all-purpose flour
2-1/4 cups sugar, divided
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 eggs
1 cup vegetable oil
1/3 cup orange juice
2-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 medium tart apples, peeled and thinly sliced
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Confectioners' sugar

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 I



Jewish Apple Cake I image

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

3 cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
2 cups white sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
4 eggs, beaten
¼ cup orange juice
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 apples - peeled, cored and sliced
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
5 teaspoons white sugar

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 JEWISH APPLE CAKE



Easy Jewish Apple Cake image

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

4 cups apples, chopped
2 cups sugar
2 cups flour, sifted
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 tablespoon cinnamon
2 eggs, beaten
2/3 vegetable oil
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup walnuts, chopped (optional)

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.

JEWISH APPLE CAKE



Jewish Apple Cake image

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

3 cups unsifted all-purpose flour
2 1/2 cups sugar
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup oil
2 1/2 teaspoons real vanilla
4 large eggs, unbeaten
1/2 cup orange juice, freshly squeezed
4 large apples, peeled, and sliced
4 teaspoons cinnamon
5 tablespoons sugar, separated (**keep from the other sugar**)

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.

ADAMS COUNTY APPLE CAKE



Adams County Apple Cake image

Our part of Pennsylvania is known as "Apple Country". This cake is one of my family's favorites. It's great for a lunch box treat.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h45m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
2 cups plus 5 tablespoons sugar, divided
1 cup vegetable oil
4 large eggs, room temperature
1/3 cup orange juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
2-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 medium tart apples, peeled and thinly sliced
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Confectioners' sugar, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, 2 cups of the sugar, oil, eggs, orange juice, salt and vanilla. Beat until thoroughly combined. In another bowl, toss apples with cinnamon and remaining sugar. Spread one-third of batter in a greased 10-in. tube pan. Cover with half of the apples. Repeat layers. Spoon remaining batter over top. , Bake at 350° for 1-1/2 hours or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 20 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely. Just before serving, dust with confectioners' sugar if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 356 calories, Fat 15g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 53mg cholesterol, Sodium 165mg sodium, Carbohydrate 52g carbohydrate (32g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

Tips:

  • For a richer flavor, use dark brown sugar instead of light brown sugar.
  • If you don't have applesauce, you can make your own by peeling and coring 2 pounds of apples, then cooking them in a saucepan with 1/2 cup of water and 1/2 cup of sugar until they are soft and mushy. Then, mash them with a fork or potato masher.
  • To make sure the cake is cooked evenly, 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. This will help to prevent the frosting from melting.
  • If you are using a store-bought frosting, consider adding a little bit of sour cream or milk to make it thinner and easier to spread.

Conclusion:

This Philadelphia Jewish apple cake is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert perfect for any occasion. The apples and cinnamon give the cake a warm and inviting flavor, while the sour cream and brown sugar add richness and moisture. Whether you are serving it to your family or your friends, this cake is sure to be a hit.

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