Hirsch Apple Cake Recipe

Name: Hirsch Apple Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 1 cup vegetable oil; 2 cups sugar; 3 -4 eggs, well beaten; 3 cups apples, diced; 3 cups flour, sifted; ½ teaspoon salt; 2 teaspoons cinnamon; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1 cup pecans, chopped (or more); ½ cup dark brown sugar; ½ cup granulated sugar; 3 tablespoons flour; 1 pinch salt; 1 teaspoon lemon juice; ½ cup water; ½ cup butter; 1 teaspoon vanilla

Servings: persons

1 cup vegetable oil
2 cups sugar
3 -4 eggs, well beaten
3 cups apples, diced
3 cups flour, sifted
½ teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup pecans, chopped (or more)
½ cup dark brown sugar
½ cup granulated sugar
3 tablespoons flour
1 pinch salt
1 teaspoon lemon juice
½ cup water
½ cup butter
1 teaspoon vanilla

1
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
2
Mix all cake ingredients (up to and including the pecans) together in a large bowl.
3
Pour the mixture into a greased and floured tube pan.
4
Bake for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, or until a thin knife or toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
5
For the Caramel Sauce: Stir all ingredients (below the pecans) in a saucepan on medium heat.
6
Bring to a gentle boil and cook, stirring constantly until thickened, about 5 minutes.
7
Serve warm sauce with slices of cake.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup vegetable oil, 2 cups sugar, 3 -4 eggs, well beaten, 3 cups apples, diced, and more.

Yes, Hirsch Apple Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Hirsch Apple Cake

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