APPLE, RAISIN, WALNUT CAKE

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The girls and boys in my junior high home economics classes like this cake because it's not too sweet. I like it because it has high fiber and nutritional value-the apples are used unpeeled. Parents who have apple trees are always glad to donate the apples!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

3 large eggs
1 cup vegetable oil
2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 cups grated apples
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup raisins
3/4 cup chopped walnuts
NON-SWEET FROSTING:
1 cup butter, cubed
5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup whole milk
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup broken walnuts

Steps:

  • Beat eggs and oil together in a bowl until foamy; add sugar and vanilla and continue to beat. Add apples, beating slightly; set aside. Sift together flour, soda, salt, cinnamon and cloves; add raisins and walnuts to flour mixture. Add flour mixture to egg mixture; beat slightly. Bake at 350° in greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Check for doneness after 25 minutes. , To make frosting, melt butter in saucepan; stir in flour until mixture bubbles. Add milk, stirring with wire whisk until mixture thickens. Cool. Add sugar and vanilla to cooked mixture; mix until smooth and blended. Spread on cooled cake; sprinkle with nuts.

Nutrition Facts :

Kabir Yusuf
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I've made this cake with different fruits and nuts and it's always delicious. It's a great way to experiment with different flavors.


Gruen Ayodele
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This cake is perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a snack. It's so versatile!


Martha Butler
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I made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


boos king
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This cake is so easy to make and it's always a hit. I love the way the apples and raisins plump up in the oven.


Derick Derick
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I've made this cake several times and it always comes out perfect. It's a keeper!


Lovely Akther.
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This cake is a great way to use up leftover apples. It's also a great make-ahead dessert.


Moaz Mohamed
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I made this cake in a bundt pan and it turned out beautifully. It was a perfect centerpiece for my Thanksgiving table.


Dinuja Max
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This cake is so moist and flavorful. I love the combination of apples, raisins, and walnuts.


Lola Davies
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I added a cup of chopped pecans to this cake and it was amazing! The pecans added a nice crunch and flavor.


Fatima Montassir
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I've made this cake with both apples and pears and it's always delicious. The pears give it a bit of a sweeter flavor.


Sahab Koko
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This cake is perfect for fall. The apples and spices give it a warm and cozy flavor.


Arjun naral
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I made this cake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best cake he's ever had.


Ashish Shrestha
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This cake is so easy to make and it's always a crowd pleaser. I love that I can use whatever fruit I have on hand.


secert lover
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I've made this cake several times and it always turns out great. It's a favorite of my family and friends.


Jaden Meza
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This cake was absolutely delicious! I made it for a party and it was a huge hit. The apples, raisins, and walnuts gave it a great flavor and texture. I will definitely be making this cake again.