Jewish Apple Cake Recipe
Sep 21, 2022, Updated Jun 21, 2023
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Diced apples covered in cinnamon and sugar layered with a homemade cake that has a splash of orange juice flavor, this Jewish Apple Cake Recipe is sure to be a crowd pleaser!
This post is Sponsored by our partners at Applewood Fresh.
We love fall at The Produce Moms! There’s so much fresh produce that is within our fingertips, apples being plentiful. With the fall comes baking and this Jewish Apple Cake recipe is super simple to make and a great way to use up apples.
Not to mention, your home will smell amazing while this apple cake is baking!
Apple cake is a dense cake that is packed with sweet flavors. The acid of the orange juice helps to offset the sweetness of the sugars. If you love the combination of cinnamon and apples, this Jewish Apple Cake recipe is a must try!
What is the best apple for apple cake?
It all comes down to personal preference when it comes to baking with apples. We love the SweeTango® apple because not only are they incredibly crisp, they are juicy and have the flavors of a Honeycrisp and Zestar varieties.
What Is In A Jewish Apple Cake?
For our apple cake recipe we used the following ingredients:
- ground cinnamon
- sugar
- SweeTango® apples
- flour
- salt
- baking powder
- eggs
- vegetable oil
- orange juice
- vanilla extract
How do you cut apples for apple cake?
We prefer to dice our apples as much as possible. By dicing the apple, it makes eating much easier. There’s no need to cut the apples, instead simply enjoy it. This also allows small children to be able to enjoy apple dishes on their own.
How to Make a Jewish Apple Cake Recipe at Home
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 350°.
Step 2
Grease a 10″ bundt pan with baking spray.
Step 3
Peel, core and dice your apples. Then, place in a bowl with 3/4 of a cup of sugar and cinnamon. Next, stir to combine until mixed well. Set aside.
Produce Moms Tip: Be sure to do this step first as the longer you let the apples and sugar sit, it will create a “glaze”.
Step 4
Next, combine the flour, salt and baking powder in a medium bowl. Whisk together and set aside.
Step 5
In a large bowl, mix together the eggs and 2 cups of sugar. Using an electric mixer, combine until fluffy.
Step 6
Pour in 1/3 of the flour mixture to the eggs and sugar mixture, until incorporated. Then, add in 1/3 of the vegetable oil. Repeat this process until you have used all of the flour and oil.
Step 7
Add in the orange juice and vanilla extract and stir to combine.
Step 8
In the bundt pan, place 1/3 of the diced apple mixture.
Next, layer in with 1/2 of the cake batter.
Then place another 1/3 of the diced apple mixture, the remaining cake batter and top of the remaining apple mixture.
Step 9
Place in the pre-heated oven for 90 to 105 minutes. When a toothpick is inserted, it should come out clean.
Allow the apple cake to cool for about 10-15 minutes before removing from the bundt pan. Allow to cool completely on a wire rack.
Dust with powdered sugar if you prefer.
What can I do with a ton of apples?
As you can imagine, we have hundreds of Apple Recipes! Here’s a few of our reader favorites:
- Caramel Apple S’mores
- Caramel Apple Monkey Bread
- Apple Walnut Baked Brie
- Apple Sour Cocktail
- Apple Pumpkin Spice Smoothie
- Apple and Goat Cheese Crostini
Why We Love Applewood Fresh
Applewood Fresh always delivers on quality and flavor. Their Michigan-grown apples are crunchy, juicy, and bursting with flavor. Molded by glaciers and regulated by the climate of the Great Lakes, the nutrient-dense soil of Michigan produces apples that taste testers love.
To learn more about Applewood Fresh apples, you can listen to our podcast, Taste Buds Don’t Lie featuring Brian Coates. You can also go on a virtual field trip to the Michigan apple orchards. There you can learn how an apple gets from the tree to the table.
Jewish Apple Cake Recipe
Equipment
- 1 bundt pan
Ingredients
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 3/4 c sugar divided
- 5 SweeTango apples peeled, cored and diced
- 2 3/4 c flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 4 eggs
- 1 c vegetable oil
- 1/4 c orange juice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°.
- Grease a 10″ bundt pan with baking spray.
- Peel, core and dice your apples. Place in a bowl with 3/4 of a cup of sugar and cinnamon. Stir to combine until mixed well. Set aside.
- Next, combine the flour, salt and baking powder in a medium bowl. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, mix together the eggs and 2 cups of sugar. Using an electric mixer, combine until fluffy.
- Pour in 1/3 of the flour mixture to the eggs and sugar mixture, until incorporated. Then, add in 1/3 of the vegetable oil. Repeat this process until you have used all of the flour and oil.
- Add in the orange juice and vanilla extract and stir to combined.
- In the bundt pan, place 1/3 of the diced apple mixture. Next, layer in with 1/2 of the cake batter. Then place another 1/3 of the diced apple mixture, the remaining cake batter and top of the remaining apple mixture.
- Place in the pre-heated oven for 90 to 105 minutes. When a toothpick is inserted, it should come out clean.
- Allow the apple cake to cool for about 10-15 minutes before removing from the bundt pan. Allow to cool completely on a wired rack.
- Dust with powdered sugar if you prefer.
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Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
