Ingredients
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- 3 large apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), peeled, cored, and sliced
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup orange juice or milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan or a springform pan to ensure the cake releases easily after baking. Set this aside while you prepare the other components.
- In a medium bowl, toss the sliced apples with 2 tablespoons of the sugar and the full tablespoon of cinnamon. Coating the apples first ensures that every bite of fruit is bursting with warm spice flavor.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, the remaining sugar, baking powder, and salt. Making sure these are well-combined prevents any clumps and ensures an even rise for your cake.
- Add the eggs, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and orange juice to the dry ingredients. Stir the mixture with a wooden spoon or a spatula until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can make the cake tough.
- Pour half of the batter into the prepared pan. Arrange half of the cinnamon-coated apples over the batter. Pour the remaining batter on top and finish with the rest of the apples. Bake for 55 to 65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for about 15 minutes. This allows the structure to set. Carefully remove it from the pan and place it on a wire rack to cool completely before serving.
- Cook Time: 80 minutes
- Diet: Vegetarian