Reviewed: Jan. 31, 2008

My whole family loved this cake and it was gone in one day! I upped the apples and used 4 medium sized and made a crumbled topping with flour, butter, cinnamon, and brown sugar- It was fantastic! I also used a bunt pan instead- super moist!

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Karrie

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Portland, Oregon, USA

Reviewed: Jan. 9, 2008

Terrific base cake for fruity variations! I substituted 1.3 C. agave nectar for the sugar, used half the butter, 1.5 t. baking soda and 2 T. lemon juice. I baked it at 325 for 1 hour- it was sweet and fragrant, and I cut my guilt in half but reducing the gycemic index a bit.

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Cooking Level: Beginning

Home Town: Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA

Reviewed: Oct. 29, 2007

This is probably the best thing I ever made. I've made this now four times and it came out so delicious and moist every time. It was a hit with my co-workers and at home. Thanks for this great recipe!

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bonironi

Reviewed: Oct. 14, 2007

This had a great flavor! I also made a streussel to put on top and baked it in mini loaf pans. It was delicious. Nice and spicy and good apple flavor!

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SarahParadis

Cooking Level: Professional

Living In: Santa Barbara, California, USA

Reviewed: Oct. 13, 2007

I really wanted to like this recipe. It looked so good. I took the advice of most reviewers and reduced the amount of sugar. The cake didn't rise the way my other bundt cakes always do and I found it to be dry. All that fruit and this cake was still on the crumbly side. I consider myself to be an experienced baker and I was not impressed by this recipe.

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DELKEE

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Newark, Delaware, USA

Reviewed: Sep. 18, 2007

This buttery apple cake is certainly a new Fall favorite in our home! I have been searching for a spicy apple cake that does not depend on oil in the batter and this moist flavorful cake is the one. I did follow advice and grated 1/2 of the apples, chopping the rest, along with doubling the spices called for. I used a 13x9 inch pan but will use a bundt pan from now on. I added cream cheese frosting but this cake does not need any more, it stands well alone. The first crisp day in September signals a return to baking in our home and this delicious cake did not disappoint.

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NANCYG56

Reviewed: Sep. 17, 2007

It's far too much nutmeg, it's all you can taste. Otherwise, the cake came out well, it has a very nice texture. I substituted some brown sugar for 1/2 cup of the white, and I think it would be better as written, with all white sugar. I would say halve the nutmeg, and if you want it spicier, add some more cinnamon.

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Kelly

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Monroe, New York, USA

Living In: Houston, Texas, USA

Reviewed: Aug. 10, 2007

I made this with fresh pears (my guest was allergic to apples) and used both golden and dark raisins. I made muffins and sprinkled chopped walnuts and sugar on top prior to baking. I laso used 1/2c packed brown sugar and 1/2c white plus cut down on the margarine. Came out wonderfully, she asked for my recipe after one bite. Thanks!

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Angela Y.

Reviewed: Jul. 21, 2007

This is the one! The best apple cake recipe I have ever tried. Not too sweet, not too tart, it's just right.

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Lynn

Reviewed: Apr. 29, 2007

FABULOUS RECIPE! My 11 year old daughter made this cake for a 4-H show (with a little of my help), and the cake is awesome! The only changes we made was, we did not add raisins, and did use any substitutions. Also, the apples were chopped finely. The picture showed big chunks. (we used Granny Smith Apples) The only thing I would change next time is the powdered sugar on top.. since it kept clumping from the moisture even after the cake was cooled completely. Next I will make a thin icing & not use very much at all. LOOOOVE IT!!!!

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