Autumnal Sweetness: Apple Cake
For the birthday boy (whose birthday was on the 25th!). Another one from the cookbook!
Apple Cake
This is an easy autumn cake that can be served alone, or frosted with maple frosting, like my grandmother used to do. It does not call for milk, which makes it a perfect dessert in a pinch. It’s so lovely with a cup of coffee or tea.
4 c. apples, grated
½ c. vegetable oil
2 c. organic sugar
¾ c. walnuts, chopped
2 eggs, slightly beaten
2 tsp. pure vanilla
1 c. unbleached flour
1 c. whole wheat pastry flour
2 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp cinnamon
½ tsp. salt
In a large bowl, combine apples and sugar.. Add eggs, oil, nuts, and vanilla.. In separate bowl, combine dry ingredients, being sure to thoroughly incorporate baking soda. Add to apple mixture, and fold together. Pour into greased and floured pan or pans and bake at 350F – 30-35 minutes for 8” layers, 50-60 minutes for 9×13” rectangle.
Maple Frosting
¼ c. butter, or coconut oil
½ tsp. salt
¼ c. pure maple syrup
2 tsp. pure vanilla
3 c. confectioners’ sugar
¼ c. cream (or milk)
In a large bowl combine butter, salt, syrup, vanilla and half of sugar. Add cream and remaining sugar alternately. Mix until smooth. Frosts 8”-9” layer cake or 9”x13” rectangle
