Recipe - Papa’s Apple Cake

Ingredients:

6 tart Ontario apples, peeled, cored and sliced (about 6 cups)
1-1/4 cups granulated sugar
2 tbsp cinnamon
2 tsp lemon juice
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp baking soda
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
Juice and finely grated rind of 1 orange (about 1/3 cup juice)
3 eggs
3/4 cup vegetable oil
1 tbsp vanilla
Icing sugar (optional)

Preparation instructions:

Grease and flour 9-inch tube pan; set aside.

In bowl, combine apples, 1/4 cup of the sugar, cinnamon and lemon juice; set aside.

In large bowl, sift together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt and remaining sugar; blend in orange rind. Make well in centre. Whisk together orange juice, eggs, oil and vanilla; pour into well and beat together until smooth.

Lightly spread one-third of the batter in prepared pan; press in half of the apples. Repeat layers once. Spread remaining batter over top. Bake in 350°F oven for 1 hour or until puffed and golden. Let cool for 5 minutes. Remove from pan. Sprinkle with icing sugar if desired.

Nutritional Information:
1 Serving (when recipe serves 8)
Protein: 7 grams Fat: 23 grams Carbohydrates: 99 grams
Calories: 547