fresh apple cake

Recipe by
Krista Hiner
Circleville, WV

Mom always makes this for holidays. Can be wrapped in foil and frozen ahead of time.

yield 16 -20
prep time 30 Min
cook time 45 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For fresh apple cake

  • 2 c
    sugar
  • 1 c
    shortening or butter
  • 4
    eggs
  • 2 1/2 c
    flour
  • 1/2 c
    water
  • 1 tsp
    each cloves, cinnamon, nutmeg
  • 1 tsp
    soda
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 1 c
    nuts (optional)
  • 2 c
    fresh apples, chopped fine or grated
  • 1 tsp
    vanilla extract

How To Make fresh apple cake

  • 1
    Mix flour, salt and spices. Cream sugar and shortening. Beat eggs, add to creamed mixture; beat for 1 minute.
  • 2
    Mix soda with water. Add dry ingredients alternately with apples and water/soda mixture. Add vanilla. Add nuts if desired.
  • 3
    Pour into well greased and floured bundt pan. Bake at 350 for 30 minutes to 1 hour until done.
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