Apple Cake with Raisins

SUBMITTED BY: CATHYMCD  PHOTO BY: pennycandy 

"This is a dense and moist apple cake, almost like a carrot cake made with apples, which could be served as dessert, brunch, or morning coffee treat."
Apple Cake with Raisins Recipe
PREP TIME  30 Min
COOK TIME  1 Hr
READY IN  2 Hrs
Original recipe yield 2 - 10 x 15 inch sheet pans

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 3 1/2 cups apples - peeled, cored, and coarsely chopped
  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1 cup margarine, melted
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup raisins
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts
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  • 2 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 3 tablespoons hot water
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a medium bowl, mix the apples and sugar. Let stand about 30 minutes.
  2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour two 10x15 inch baking pans.
  3. Stir the water into the bowl with apples. Blend eggs and margarine in a small bowl, and mix with the apples. Mix in the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Stir in the raisins and walnuts. Transfer to the prepared pans.
  4. Bake 1 hour in the preheated oven, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool slightly before turning out of pans.
  5. In a medium bowl, blend confectioners' sugar, hot water, and vanilla extract. Drizzle over the cakes while still warm.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4 star rating.
Reviewed on oct. 26, 2008 by pennycandy 
I was hesitant in trying this recipe because of the amount of sugar and margarine called for,... MORE


 
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Nutritional Information
Apple Cake with Raisins

Servings Per Recipe: 50

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 144

  • Total Fat: 5.5g
  • Cholesterol: 8mg
  • Sodium: 82mg
  • Total Carbs: 23.1g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 0.8g
  • Protein: 1.6g

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