I have had this same recipe for years and it an absolute favorite among family and friends . It's origin is in Philadelphia, hence the title . I get requests for it at family parties for the family who lives in Northern NJ and do not have access to butter cake near their home . It is so sweet and delicious .

Reviewed On: Nov. 4, 2009

great recipe -very easy and very moist ! I took a number of other members suggestions from the reviews and used all of them . I used 4 apples, added an extra teaspoon of cinnamon, substituted cinnamon apple sauce for the oil, substituted apple juice for the water, add 2 tablespoons of sour cream . I used a caramel frosting from this site which was good but makes enough for 2 cakes . I will try caramel ice cream topping next time .

Reviewed On: Oct. 9, 2009