Reviewed: Sep. 20, 2009

this cake could have been used as an anchor for a yacht. Dough never rose: cake could not be lifted from pan. slices broke when cut.

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B.J.

Reviewed: Sep. 16, 2009

First of all, the flavor of this cake was great. Aside from that, after reading the reviews, I don't know what went wrong. Everyone said it was so moist...mine was EXTREMELY dry. I did substitute rum for OJ as many of the reviewers recommended. If I were to make again I think I would most definitely add a second layer of apples, at least, inside the cake...that would probably help some with the moisture issue as well. Glad I made two batches worth, because, as other reviewers have mentioned, one batch would have made an extremely small cake.

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GreenGirl24

Cooking Level: Expert

Reviewed: Sep. 4, 2009

My 1st attempt at preparing this cake is Murphy's Law. You will appreciate my effort: I have never run out of flour but today I had 2-1/2 Cups & the receipe calls for 3. Of all days not to have a car I walked to the nearby store bought a bag of flour came home; started paring my 6 apples - needless to say 2 are bad on the inside; got the orange juice out & it had gone sour!!!! Do you think this was an omen not to make this cake? I substituted rum for the OJ (I read that on another review). But at the end of all my dismay the cake was delicious, my husband & friends enjoyed it & I will try again & be assured that all ingredients will be at hand!!

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Pat

Cooking Level: Expert

Reviewed: Aug. 24, 2009

Baking time is definitly off. I put it in for 70 and it was burnt. A huge dissapointment because flavor and texture were there, a great recipe but I would watch the cooking time.

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Amy Ruth

Cooking Level: Expert

Living In: Blue Bell, Pennsylvania, USA

Reviewed: Aug. 9, 2009

The flavor was very good. I used the suggestions of mixing extra sugar and cinnamon with the apples. In my case I don't know what I did but this cake was moist, unlike a heavy Jewish Apple cake. Kjell Stava stated the cake was heavy, heavy is what I'm looking for. What did I do to make this cake "too moist". But it was very good.

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inounvme

Cooking Level: Expert

Living In: Lansdowne, Pennsylvania, USA

Reviewed: Jul. 30, 2009

Great taste, but pretty heavy cake. It's very important to use the right pan, I tried it with a springform pan and the middle was a little gooey while the edges were well done. Will try again with the tube pan.

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Kjell Stava

Living In: Long Beach, California, USA

Reviewed: Jul. 25, 2009

I only had 2 apples on hand, so more would definitely have been better. It was still delicious enough to win the prize for me of "Best Jewish Dish" at our final meeting before visiting Israel!

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cinderelly007

Cooking Level: Expert

Reviewed: Jun. 11, 2009

I have been making this cake for 33 years!!! and I'm 43. I use Macintosh apples. 4-5 depending on size. I also set the apples aside with the cinnamon/sugar mixture. Then make the batter. I am going to try one reviewers idea of 3 layers of batter and 2 of apples... as I've never really liked the apples on top...thanks. I also pour the juice of the apples into my batter before layering cake. It's important to note that this cake is great for freezing. After cooling, wrap and freeze for future use:) Around the holidays I make the cake into 2 loaf pans instead of the round bundt. Then I have 2 gifts out of one cake :) I love this cake. It's great with tea or coffee in the morning. I've brought it into work with rave reviews...only problem is everyone that tries it wants it MORE so print recipes wherever you bring it or you'll be baking it often :)

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DMICHELEY

Reviewed: Apr. 15, 2009

I liked this recipe. It was very easy to make, but took a really long time to bake. I was scared I was going to burn it. It didn't though even after 2 hours of baking in my bundt cake pan. It is a very heavy cake.

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blythem

Reviewed: Mar. 2, 2009

My family always made good Jewish Apple Cakes growing up. This recipe is even better. I add 1/2 cup applesauce and sprinkle sugar inside the greased pan too. Only need to bake 45 minutes and it comes out perfect.

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