Reviewed: Jun. 2, 2009

I hate giving poor reviews but this was just really bland and tasteless, even after following the recipe exactly and then using a teaspoon or so of cinnamon. Husband and I only ate a piece each and ended up tossing the rest. Definitely won't be making again.

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Caitlyn

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Reviewed: Nov. 8, 2008

This is a surprisingly wonderful cake! Very moist, easy to make. I made it with the Maraschino Cherries - which I normally do not like. Works very well and tastes fabulous! Nutmeg and Cinnamon add something special to this cake also. I can't wait to try it with other fruit!

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Brigitte

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Home Town: Cary, North Carolina, USA

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Reviewed: Sep. 28, 2006

YUM! I used 1/2 oil and 1/2 applesauce. Very moist. I cut up and froze in zip lock bags, and when I eat I simply put them in a toaster oven.

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Sach

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Reviewed: Sep. 19, 2006

What went wrong. There is so much oil it soaked through a napkin and when I push on the cake is runs out. Has a very bland flavor and the apples are mush despite I cut them then kinda big.

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WENDYG25

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Home Town: Montevideo, Minnesota, USA

Living In: Willmar, Minnesota, USA

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Reviewed: Jun. 29, 2006

Well, I have the dissenting opinion on this cake, so give it a try before making up your mind. I've been baking a lot of cake recipes from this site in order to find one worthy of entering in our local fair, and this one is not in the running. I served it to two different sets of guests as well as my family but, after a week, ended up throwing half away because nobody would eat seconds. It is moist, so that's not the problem. The flavor is somewhat flat, though - just not a cake that grabbed us and had us wanting more.

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Mama Cass

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Reviewed: Mar. 14, 2006

YUM. This recipe serves as a great base for variations...I didn't have the cherries, so I used raisins. Since I used that combo, I added spice: Fresh Nutmeg, Cinnamon and Cardamom Powder (All 3 mixed to a total of about 2 teaspoons.) My inlaws (from India) loved it! The cake itself baked a dream! No complaints here! I must try sometime as written (with cherries)!

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Chucky

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Reviewed: Oct. 28, 2005

This cake was delicious! I had tons of apples and I was getting sick of making only apple pies, so I tried this one out. I did change a few things, though. I didn't use the cherries because I don't like them and I used crushed almonds instead of walnuts because we have a realative allergic to walnuts. And, at the end, while the cake was still hot, I poked holed in the top and poured hot caramel (from a jar) over it. All the hot caramel sunk into the cake. To die for!!!

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Reviewed: Sep. 1, 2005

my friends really enjoyed this cake and can't get over it! thanks!

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Reviewed: Jul. 23, 2005

This was a great recipe. Next time I'm going to add a few more apples and a carmel glaze on top. Thanks!

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MADDIET

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Reviewed: Dec. 4, 2004

Guests for Thanksgiving 2004 loved this as a morning treat. They never stopped raving about it.

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MKUKIELA

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Reviewed: Nov. 23, 2004

This recipe is incredibly versatile. To give the outer edge of this cake a nice carmel flavor I use some brown sugar and reduce the white sugar accordingly. In addition, I use a single serve of strawberry applesauce in with the apples and a tad of cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger to taste. I haven't tried using the maraschinos yet, but I will!

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BUBetty

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Reviewed: May 31, 2003

This is fantastic. I made this once with apples and blue berries and once with bananas and cranberries. Delicious with a vanilla glaze over it. I also added a single serving of flavoured apple sauce. I just find it always makes cakes more moist.

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COOKINFORFUN

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Living In: Burlington, Ontario, Canada

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Reviewed: Feb. 19, 2003

Love this-I brought this to a party and it was a huge hit.

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GINAH1

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Living In: Chicago, Illinois, USA

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Reviewed: Dec. 31, 2002

The cherries gave this cake reddish color on the inside which was quite unusual but great for holiday seasons, apples gave it moisture, while the nuts were the crispy little bits that improved cake's texture. I'm definitely making this cake again.

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LENQUE

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Reviewed: Aug. 6, 2002

mmmmm, that says it all

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Home Town: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Living In: Surrey, British Columbia, Canada

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Reviewed: Dec. 26, 2000

Gigi, thank-you so much! This cake is wonderful! Moist, full of apple flavor, and pretty to boot with the specks of cherries. This will be the holiday gift from me to my neighbors this year. Delicious! gi

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