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Set oven to 350 degrees (oven rack to second-lowest position).
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Butter a 10-inch springform pan.
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For the topping: mix together brown sugar, flour and cinnamon; blend in butter, then mix in nuts; set aside.
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For the cake: In a bowl mix together chopped apples, raisins, 2 tablespoons white sugar and 2 teaspoons cinnamon. cinnamon.
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In another bowl beat together brown sugar, white sugar and oil for about 3 minutes.
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Add in eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
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Add in orange rind and vanilla; mix till combined.
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In another small bowl, mix together flour, baking soda baking powder and salt.
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In another small bowl whisk together the orange juice with sour cream; then add the flour mixture and sour cream mixture to the egg mixture, mixing JUST until blended.
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Stir in HALF of the apple mixture into the batter; mix to combine.
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Spread HALF of the batter into prepared baking pan.
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Top with remaining apple mixture then sprinkle the topping mixture on top.
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Bake for about 50-60 minutes, or until cake tests done.
