HOLIDAY APPLE CAKE

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My mother made these every Christmas to give as gifts. They were one of my favorite treats. It's loaded with apples, dates and nuts - yummy! Be careful not to over bake or it will become dry. I test it with a cake tester (or toothpick) to be sure it's done.

Provided by GrammaJeanne

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 1h30m

Yield 1 lg loaf, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 tablespoon baking cocoa (unsweetened)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup vegetable shortening
1 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons milk (or soy milk)
3/4 cup applesauce
1 1/2 cups apples, peeled & shredded
1 1/2 cups dates, pitted & chopped
1 cup walnuts, chopped

Steps:

  • Combine & sift together the flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, soda, cocoa & salt. Set aside.
  • Cream shortening & sugar until light.
  • Add vanilla, milk & applesauce to creamed mixture.
  • Add sifted ingredients & mix well.
  • Mix in apples, dates & walnuts. Blend well.
  • Spoon into a greased loaf pan (waxed paper cut to fit bottom of pan helps prevent sticking).
  • Bake at 325 degrees for 1 hour & 45 minutes. (Test for doneness).
  • Keeps for weeks in the refrigerator or months in the freezer. Keep tightly wrapped in foil and/or plastic wrap.

abidhossan shaon
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This is the best apple cake recipe I've ever tried. It's easy to make and always turns out perfect.


Ofentse Magagane
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This apple cake is so delicious and moist. I love the way the cinnamon and apples complement each other.


One Eye dude
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I've made this cake several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover apples.


Karissia C
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This cake is perfect for a fall gathering. It's easy to make and everyone loves it.


Limon Bairagi
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I love the moist texture of this cake and the sweet and tart flavor of the apples.


Kamya Shafieq
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This is one of my favorite apple cake recipes. It's easy to make and always turns out delicious.


Teri Craft
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I've made this cake for years and it's always a hit. It's a great way to celebrate the fall season.


Podius Divatus
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This cake is so moist and flavorful. I love the way the apples and cinnamon complement each other.


Marwan Elsayad
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I added a little extra cinnamon to my cake and it was perfect!


Brandon Gray
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This apple cake is delicious and easy to make. It's the perfect way to use up all those apples you have on hand.


Sayed Javed
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I've made this cake several times and it's always a hit. It's one of my go-to recipes for fall gatherings.


sako Scammer
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This is a great recipe for a classic apple cake. It's simple to make and always a crowd-pleaser.


Anuoluwa Olusanya
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I followed the recipe exactly and the cake turned out beautifully.


Parvez Hasan
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This cake is so moist and delicious. I highly recommend it!


ELIYAS HOSSAIN
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I love the combination of apples and cinnamon in this cake. It's the perfect fall dessert.


Jakariya Alamin
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This cake is a winner! I've made it for parties and potlucks, and it's always a hit.


W A D D A Gamer
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I've tried many apple cake recipes, but this one is my favorite. It's easy to make and always turns out perfect.


BOLT GAMING
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My family raved about this apple cake! It was so moist and flavorful.


MD Likhon
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This is a delicious cake I've made many times over the years.


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