Jewish Apple Cake for Rosh Hashanah

For most of my childhood I lived in New York where September meant more than just going back to school. It meant the apple picking, leaves changing colors and hot cider. Also, with Rosh Hashanah falling at the end of September – apples take on a whole new meaning – they represent the sweet beginnings of the Jewish New Year.

Even if you aren’t looking for a Rosh Hashanah recipe this Apple Cake is delicious for anytime of the year!

Jewish Apple Cake

From Allrecipes.com

Ingredients:

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 2 cups white sugar
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 4 eggs
• 1/4 cup orange juice
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 3 apples – peeled, cored and sliced
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 5 teaspoons white sugar

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. Grease and flour one 10 inch tube pan.
3. Combine the ground cinnamon and 5 teaspoons of the sugar together and set aside.
4. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, salt, baking powder and 2 cups of the sugar. Stir in the vegetable oil, beaten eggs, orange juice and vanilla. Mix well.
5. Pour 1/2 of the batter into the prepared pan. Top with 1/2 of the sliced apples and sprinkle with 1/2 of the cinnamon sugar mixture. Pour the remaining batter over the top and layer the remaining sliced apples and cinnamon sugar.
6. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 70 to 90 minutes.

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