My Polish Grandmother'S Apple Cake Recipe

Name: My Polish Grandmother'S Apple Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 apples, chopped; 5 tablespoons sugar; 2 teaspoons cinnamon; zest of 1 lemon; 1 cup canola or vegetable oil; 3 cups flour; 2 cups sugar; 3 teaspoons baking soda; 1/2 salt; 4 eggs; 1/2 cup orange juice; 1 teaspoon vanilla

Servings: persons

5 apples, chopped
5 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons cinnamon
zest of 1 lemon
1 cup canola or vegetable oil
3 cups flour
2 cups sugar
3 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 salt
4 eggs
1/2 cup orange juice
1 teaspoon vanilla

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["Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Prepare 2 loaf or 1 bundt pan by greasing the sides with butter or oil spray.", "Chop apples and toss with 5 TB sugar, cinnamon, and lemon zest. Set aside.", "Sift dry ingredients (flour, sugar, baking soda, salt) together. Set aside.", "In a deep bowl, using an electric mixer, beat eggs until light yellow.
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Add 1/2 dry ingredients slowly. Mix until combined thoroughly.", "Add orange juice, oil and vanilla. Mix until combined thoroughly.", "Add the remaining dry ingredients and mix until combined thoroughly. Batter will be thick.", "If using loaf pans, stir apples into batter and pour into pans.", "If using a bundt pan, put 1/2 batter in the pan, then add 1/2 the apples. Put the rest of the batter in, and top with the remaining apples.", "Bake at 350 for 1 to 1 1/2 hours depending on the pan used. Cake is done when a skewer or knife comes out clean.", "Serve with powdered sugar or whipped cream."]

1549

kcal

Calories

Fat

211

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 apples, chopped, 5 tablespoons sugar, 2 teaspoons cinnamon, zest of 1 lemon, and more.

Yes, My Polish Grandmother'S 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

My Polish Grandmother'S Apple Cake

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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