Old Fashioned Apple Cake Recipe

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Jan 27, 2009

Now this is an excellent cake! This is the first cake on this site that I wish I could give more than 5 stars. My family loved it. The only change I made was I used a 9x13 pan and it worked fine. The cake is moist and flavorful and the glaze is awesome!!! I was just looking for a cake to use up some apples, and boy was I surprised when it turned out soooo good. I have made this cake about 6 times now and I have noticed that using cake flour makes it lighter and not as dense and different types of apples also make a difference. I also like to use about 1/2 C applesauce and 3/4 oil for a healthier version. When I prepare the glaze I bring it to a boil slowly and let it cook just a little maybe a minute then I poke a few holes in the warm cake before pouring the glaze over it.

—bakinqueen

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Oct 28, 2010

This cake was ok, i dont see myself making it again anytime soon. The baking time is way too long, it was dried out and I even pulled it out ten minutes early.

—Renee

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19 Ratings

Sep 09, 2008

I hate to make a recipe for a function without trying it first, but I didn't have time before the garden club meeting. I made this recipe and it was a huge hit. I made it in a bundt pan, baked for 1 hour and used less glaze than called for. I removed the cake from the pan shortly after removing from oven and it worked great. Took the left overs to work and had many requests for the recipe. Thanks

—athomecook

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Jan 15, 2004

I have made this cake several times for various functions. Have had many requests for the recipe. YUMMY & my 3 year old can't get enough of it. Thanks!

—JBHEMINWAY

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Nov 04, 2008

I was a little concerned when making this because the batter was so thick. However, I was pleasantly surprised when it came out. I cooked it in a bundt pan and it looked picture perfect. Everyone loved it and I particularly loved the added flavor and texture of the coconut. It was also more moist than the apple bread that I made the week before from another recipe on here. The glaze wasn't what I expected, but tasted sweet. My wife was expecting a glaze that was more white such as one made from confectioners sugar.

—RayB

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Feb 24, 2011

This is a wonderful cake. Loved the coconut in it and the sauce is what really makes the cake. Next time I will poke something into the cake to get the sauce to go to the bottom. I made it exactly like the recipe says except I dusted the finished cake with powdered sugar. LATER; Today I made this cake again and used 1/2 applesauce and 1/2 oil. It is just perfect! It's a great way to cut some fat and still get the great taste.

—Marilyn

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Nov 02, 2008

This was excellent! The amount of oil I poured in the bowl and then the amount of glaze and how that would work out had me a bit worried, but went forward as written with good faith and had a fabulous product. I made exactly as is, no changes!!! I don't usually bring a new trial out in the open til I know it works, but did with this and it was a huge hit!

—Krista

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Aug 28, 2008

This is GREAT!!. I didn't have fresh apples or orange juice so I used a quart of home canned apples and used the juice in place of the orange juice. Really moist.

—pam1964

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Nutrition

Calories
511 kcal
26%

Carbohydrates
60.9 g
20%

Cholesterol
51 mg
17%

Fat
28.7 g
44%

Fiber
1.9 g
7%

Protein
5.2 g
10%

Sodium
329 mg
13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Old Fashioned Apple Cake

Serving Size: 1/16 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 16
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 511
Calories from Fat: 258

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 28.7g 44 %
Saturated Fat 7.4g 37 %
Cholesterol 51mg 17 %
Sodium 329mg 13 %
Potassium 117mg 3 %
Total Carbohydrates 60.9g 20 %
Dietary Fiber 1.9g 7 %
Protein 5.2g 10 %
Sugars 41g
Vitamin A 4 %
Vitamin C 4 %
Calcium 4 %
Iron 16 %
Thiamin 22 %
Niacin 20 %
Vitamin B6 5 %
Magnesium 8 %
Folate 31 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.