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Fresh Apple Cake Recipe

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This recipe for Fresh Apple Cake, by , is from The Condron - Kirklighter Family and Friends Cookbook , one of the cookbooks created at FamilyCookbookProject.com. We'll help you start your own personal cookbook! It's easy and fun. Click here to start your own cookbook!
Contributor:  
Contributor:  
Gerri Cain Ellison
Category:
Category:
Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
2 cups sugar
2 cups flour
2 tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
1 tsp cinnamon
½ tsp nutmeg
½ cup nuts (walnuts or pecans)
½ cup softened butter
2 eggs
4 cups chopped apples (granny smith)
Directions:
Directions:
Preheat oven to 325º.

Mix the dry ingredients together well, then add the butter and eggs. The batter will be very stiff until you add the apples which will supply the moisture.

Bake in a greased 9 x 13 inch pan for one hour. Can be served warmed or cold and with or without a dollop of coolwhip.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
12
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
20 minutes
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
This recipe was given to me by Sadie Cain Langford. Madeline, ask your mother or your grandfather to tell you stories about this beloved eccentric family matriarch!

 

 

 

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