95 minutes
A delightful cake featuring the rich, moist texture of apple cake paired with the tartness of apples.
All Purpose Flour, sifted
cups
cups
cups
each
teaspoons
teaspoons
teaspoons
Tart Apples, thickly sliced
cups
Walnuts, chopped
cups
Raisins
cups
teaspoons
1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius). Prepare your 9-inch tube pan by greasing it with butter and giving it a light dusting of flour to ensure the cake releases beautifully after baking.
2. Create Base Mixture
Beat the vegetable oil and sugar together until the mixture adopts a creamy consistency. This forms the backbone of your cake's texture and ensures that every bite is as luscious as the last.
3. Add Eggs
Introduce the eggs one at a time to the oil-sugar mixture, continuing to beat until the mixture is creamy again. The eggs act as binding agents, giving the cake structure and richness.
4. Combine Dry Ingredients
In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, salt, cinnamon, and baking soda. Gently stir these sifted ingredients into your oil-sugar-egg mixture just until they're combined.
5. Add Apples, Walnuts, Raisins, and Vanilla
Fold the thickly sliced tart apples, chopped walnuts, and raisins into your batter along with a teaspoon of vanilla extract for that warm, comforting flavor.
6. Bake the Cake
Carefully transfer your cake mixture into the prepared pan, smoothing the top with a spatula. Bake in the preheated oven for about 1 hour and 15 minutes. The cake is ready when a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
7. Cool and Serve
Allow the cake to cool in the pan until it reaches room temperature. This helps the cake set and makes for easier slicing. Turn the cake out onto a serving plate and if desired, serve each slice with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Choose firm, tart apples such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp. These varieties hold their shape well during baking and provide a lovely balance to the cake's sweetness.
Mix wet and dry ingredients just until the flour is incorporated to avoid a dense cake.
Start checking for doneness early, as the dense cake and varying ovens require precise timing.
Dice the apples uniformly to ensure even distribution and consistent texture throughout the cake. Peeling the apples is essential unless you prefer a more rustic texture.
Ensure your eggs and other wet ingredients are at room temperature for a smoother emulsion and even texture.
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