APPLE CAKE WITH LEMON SAUCE

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I make this delicious apple cake with the apples we get from a local orchard. Growers here in Ohio produce a wide variety of apples, and they're all good!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h15m

Yield 20-24 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 20

CAKE:
3 large eggs
1-3/4 cups sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups sliced peeled tart apples
1 cup pecans, chopped
1 cup raisins
LEMON SAUCE:
1 large lemon
2 large egg yolks
1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons plus 1-1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups water
4 teaspoons butter

Steps:

  • For cake, beat eggs; add sugar, oil and vanilla. In separate bowl, combine the flour, soda, cinnamon and salt. Add flour mixture to egg mixture all at once; blend and stir. Add apples, nuts and raisins to mixture; blend well. Pour batter into well-greased 11x7-in. baking pan (13x9-in. baking pan may be used); decrease baking time by 15-20 minutes. Bake at 375° for 55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean., For sauce, grate peel from lemon; measure out 1-1/2 teaspoons rind. Squeeze lemon; measure 3 tablespoons juice. Set aside. Beat egg yolks lightly; set aside. In separate bowl, blend sugar, cornstarch and salt. Measure water into saucepan; gradually stir in sugar mixture. Cook, stirring, until mixture boils clear and thickens. Remove from heat. Beat small amount of hot mixture into egg yolks. Return yolk mixture to saucepan; cook and stir about 2 minutes. Remove from heat; add lemon peel, juice and butter. Pour sauce over cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 285 calories, Fat 14g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 46mg cholesterol, Sodium 216mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Megan York
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I'm so glad I tried this recipe! It's the best apple cake I've ever had.


Clifford Schmutz
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This recipe is a disaster! The cake turned out so bad that I had to throw it away.


MD Hussain Ahmed
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This cake is a waste of time and ingredients. Don't bother making it.


Emarat Hosen
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I would not recommend this recipe. There are better apple cake recipes out there.


Kadiata Bella
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This cake is not worth the effort. It's just an average apple cake.


Nayalin Duarte
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I found this recipe to be a bit underwhelming. It wasn't as flavorful as I expected.


Megan Willemse
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The cake was a bit too dense for my taste.


Sayed Shahzad
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This cake is way too sweet! I had to cut back on the sugar next time.


Mohamd Gul
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my cake didn't turn out as moist as I expected.


Agnes Philip
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The cake was a bit dry, but the lemon sauce was delicious.


Md Shaon Hossen
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This cake is a bit too sweet for my taste, but the lemon sauce helps to balance it out.


Sohail Sarwar
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I love how easy this cake is to make. It's perfect for a weeknight dessert.


Colton Shanklin
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This apple cake is so moist and flavorful. The lemon sauce is a great addition.


Hassain Khan
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I've made this cake several times now and it's always a hit. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Tiquanna Pierre
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This cake is divine! The lemon sauce really takes it to the next level. I highly recommend this recipe.


Sagor Chandra das
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I'm not much of a baker, but this apple cake was so easy to make! It turned out perfect and tasted delicious. My family loved it.


paul anointing
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This apple cake with lemon sauce is a match made in heaven! The cake is moist and flavorful, and the lemon sauce is the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again.