Apple Tea Cake

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16, 1x2 inch servings.

Easy to make, seasonal, and nutritious with a bit of a tart taste, this apple cake serves many and keeps fresh. You can, of course, substitute other apples if the Granny Smiths are too tart for you.  

INGREDIENTS:

  • 6 Granny Smith apples, peeled, and cut into small cubes
  • 1 ¼ cups (4 ounces) walnuts, coarsely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons sugar

DOUGH INGREDIENTS:

  • 4 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, plus some for greasing the pan
  • 2 cups, all purpose- unbleached flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder

PREPARATION:

  1. In a large bowl combine apples, walnuts and sugar. Let stand for 2-3 hours.
  2. Line a 9x13 baking pan with wax paper, extending the shorter ends to make it easier to lift the cake after baking. Grease the wax paper (See Note).
  3. Combine the flour with the baking powder and baking soda.
  4. Preheat the oven to 350 F
  5. Beat the eggs in a bowl of an electric mixer, using the balloon whisk attachment, at medium speed, adding sugar gradually until pale and thick, about 5 minutes.
  6. Add the extract and the oil.
  7. With a rubber spatula, or wooden spoon, gradually fold in the flour until combined well.  Lastly, fold in the apple/walnuts mixture until very well combined. 
  8. Spread the batter in the pan and smooth the top.
  9. Bake for 55 minutes. The top should be firm to the touch and the sides should slightly pull away from the wax paper.
  10. Place on a wire rack to cool.
  11. Cut to your desired size.

NOTE:

If you have parchment paper you do not need to grease it.