Fresh Apple Nut Cake Recipe
Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes
Description: This delightful Fresh Apple Nut Cake is a true celebration of wholesome flavors. With its tender crumb and moist texture, it showcases the natural sweetness of fresh apples, complemented by the crunch of pecans. This recipe, lovingly handed down from my mother who clipped it out of a newspaper years ago, remains a favorite in our household. It’s so delicious that it rarely lasts long once it’s out of the oven. Ideal for those who appreciate a cake without overpowering spices, just the pure taste of apples shining through. 🍏🌰
Category: Dessert
Keywords: Apple, Fruit, Nuts, < 4 Hours
Ingredients:
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- 3 cups plain flour
- 3 cups chopped apples (peeled and cored)
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions:
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Prepare the Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the sugar, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and eggs. Blend these ingredients together thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and well incorporated.
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Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, sift together the plain flour, baking soda, and salt. This ensures that the baking soda and salt are evenly distributed throughout the flour.
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Coat the Apples: Add the chopped apples to the flour mixture. Stir gently to coat the apple chunks with the flour mixture. This step helps to prevent the apples from sinking to the bottom of the cake during baking.
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Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the flour-apple mixture to the sugar-oil mixture, stirring just until combined. Be careful not to overmix; the batter should be just blended.
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Fold in Pecans: Gently fold in the chopped pecans, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
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Prepare the Pan: Grease a bundt pan generously with non-stick cooking spray, making sure to cover all the nooks and crannies to prevent the cake from sticking.
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Pour and Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared bundt pan, spreading it evenly. Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake at 325°F (163°C) for approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
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Cool the Cake: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 5 minutes. Then, carefully invert the pan onto a wire rack to release the cake. Let it cool completely on the rack before serving.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 582
- Fat Content: 35.4 g
- Saturated Fat Content: 4.5 g
- Cholesterol Content: 52.9 mg
- Sodium Content: 317.1 mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 62.9 g
- Fiber Content: 2.5 g
- Sugar Content: 37.1 g
- Protein Content: 5.7 g
Servings: 12
This Fresh Apple Nut Cake is not just a treat for your taste buds but also a wonderful way to bring a touch of homemade warmth and love to any occasion. Enjoy each slice with a cup of coffee or tea, and relish the perfect balance of sweet, nutty, and fruity flavors. 🍏🍰🌰
