Apple Harvest Cake

Total Time:Prep: 20 min. Bake: 40 min. + cooling

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by E. Bartuschat, Abington, Massachusetts

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Updated on Sep. 23, 2022

Tender apple slices and subtle flavors make this old-fashioned cake one of our favorites.

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Apple Harvest Cake

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Yield:12-15 servings
Prep:20 min
Cook:40 min

Ingredients

  • 2-1/4 cups sugar, divided
  • 1 cup canola oil
  • 4 eggs
  • 1/4 cup orange juice
  • 2-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 4 medium tart apples, peeled and cubed
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • Whipped cream and additional cinnamon, optional
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Directions

  1. In a large bowl, beat 2 cups sugar, oil, eggs, orange juice and vanilla until well blended. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually beat into sugar mixture until blended. Stir in apples.
  2. Spread half of the batter into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Combine cinnamon and remaining sugar; sprinkle over batter. Carefully spread remaining batter over the top.
  3. Bake at 350° for 40-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. Garnish with whipped cream and additional cinnamon if desired.
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