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Reviewed: Mar. 22, 2012

This cake was scrumptious! I chopped up way too many apples, but they didn't go to waste (I added more than the recipe called for). The outside of the cake was just the right kind of "crispy", but the inside was moist, flavorful and delicious! I took it to BINGO as one of the desserts they serve (without trying it first -- bold move for me!). I thought there would be leftovers for me to take home, but I was wrong! I made another one the next day for the family. My kids loved it. Easy to make, and I saw another reviewer said something about mixing the apples into the batter. Next time I will do this. I didn't understand the need to "layer" batter, apples, batter, apples, etc. as it didn't look layered when I cut the cake. So next time, it all gets thrown together. Highly recommend this recipe. It's easy and yummy!

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janpwhite

Reviewed: Feb. 8, 2012

This recipe yields a wonderful cake. The only thing I did differently was that I didn't alternate layers instead I just mixed the apples with my batter and the result was amazing. I've already baked this cake a couple of times and I'm about to make another one because I have guests tonight and everyone's requesting this cake! Thank you for this wonderful recipe!

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katy_sh

Reviewed: Jan. 22, 2012

This is fabulous. Per several other reviewers, I modified it as follows: 3 cups apples instead of 2; 1 1/2 cups of white sugar + 1/2 cup brown sugar instead of 2 cups of white sugar; 1/2 cup oil + 1/2 cup of applesauce instead of 1 cup oil; omitted the walnuts; added 1 tsp of baking soda; and added 1/2 tsp allspice. I folded the apples into the mixture rather than layering and I baked for only 50 minutes. I sprinkled with powdered sugar and added the caramel icing (1/2 cup brown sugar, 1/2 cup butter, and 2 tsp milk and brought to boil for 2 minutes). Turned out perfect. I will sprinkle pan with white sugar next time instead of flour as suggested by another reviewer. Highly recommend trying this recipe!

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Katrina

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Marietta, Georgia, USA

Reviewed: Jan. 14, 2012

So this is my first review on allrecipes so I hope Ill make this review good. First off, I agree with everyone who said to use one cup of reg. sugar and 1/2 cup brown. I think next time I make this recipe I will even cut down even more on the sugar. What I did was mix diced strawberries and apples together, and i lined the bottom of the cake pan with sliced apples, and decorated the finished cake with sliced strawberries and frosting. It was a very good combination. I want to try making cupcakes out of them next time. Enjoy!

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marianna

Reviewed: Jan. 11, 2012

I've been baking this cake (minus the walnuts-- we're not fans) with my mother since I was a little girl, and it's always been one of my favorites. We use more apples and cinnamon than are called for, and a bit less sugar. We've had the best luck using good, firm baking apples sliced to about a quarter inch thickness-- this makes them layer nicely and gives the finished cake a good appearance.

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C. Mosier

Cooking Level: Expert

Living In: Kersey, Pennsylvania, USA

Reviewed: Jan. 1, 2012

Very nice cake, I didn't give the recipe 5 stars because it calls to bake for 55 minutes minimum at 350 degrees. I baked in a high quality nordicware bundt pan I've used several times before successfully with an oven thermometer to ensure the oven is at the correct temperature. The cake was definitely overdone. I would check at 40 min next time and would definitely not bake for more than 45 minutes.

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LBh85

Reviewed: Dec. 24, 2011

I made the cake in a 9' x 9' as it was baking it kept growing "DO NOT USE A 9 X 9!'' go bigger. besides that problem the cake was so good that everyone said ''you have to do it again for Christmas" and here I am again looking up this recipe. thanx!

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valeriacespedes

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Reviewed: Dec. 9, 2011

Don't forget the baking powder!!! use about 2 1/2 large apples. Holy 1c oil.... half apple sauce was a good tip. Very sweet, but very tasty!

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shadymaxwell

Reviewed: Nov. 27, 2011

This cake is one of the most delicious cakes I have ever made. I omitted the walnuts because my family is not crazy about nuts in cakes but other than that it is delicious. My neice has a recipe passed down thru her mother and she sells those cakes and they are not as good as this one. Great fall cake. Love it Love it Love it

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