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
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.
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abidhossan.shaon@aol.comThis is the best apple cake recipe I've ever tried. It's easy to make and always turns out perfect.
Ofentse Magagane
magagane-ofentse98@yahoo.comThis apple cake is so delicious and moist. I love the way the cinnamon and apples complement each other.
One Eye dude
o_dude50@yahoo.comI've made this cake several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover apples.
Karissia C
c38@gmail.comThis cake is perfect for a fall gathering. It's easy to make and everyone loves it.
Limon Bairagi
bairagilimon@yahoo.comI love the moist texture of this cake and the sweet and tart flavor of the apples.
Kamya Shafieq
kamya.s@aol.comThis is one of my favorite apple cake recipes. It's easy to make and always turns out delicious.
Teri Craft
teri-craft@gmail.comI've made this cake for years and it's always a hit. It's a great way to celebrate the fall season.
Podius Divatus
podius21@hotmail.comThis cake is so moist and flavorful. I love the way the apples and cinnamon complement each other.
Marwan Elsayad
e_marwan@hotmail.co.ukI added a little extra cinnamon to my cake and it was perfect!
Brandon Gray
bgray4@gmail.comThis 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
javedsayed@gmail.comI'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
sako.scammer@hotmail.comThis is a great recipe for a classic apple cake. It's simple to make and always a crowd-pleaser.
Anuoluwa Olusanya
anuoluwa_o32@hotmail.comI followed the recipe exactly and the cake turned out beautifully.
Parvez Hasan
parvez@yahoo.comThis cake is so moist and delicious. I highly recommend it!
ELIYAS HOSSAIN
eliyas@hotmail.comI love the combination of apples and cinnamon in this cake. It's the perfect fall dessert.
Jakariya Alamin
jakariya-alamin51@hotmail.comThis 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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BOLT GAMING
gaming18@yahoo.comMy family raved about this apple cake! It was so moist and flavorful.
MD Likhon
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