Nothing beats fresh Fall apples. Honeycrisp, Granny Smith, Fuji, so many options to choose from. I like to mix apples when I bake to get a good blend of sweetness, tartness, and different consistencies. This recipe can be made with any apple variety you want, so go crazy!
Ingredients
- 3 cups unbleached flour
- 2 cups brown sugar
- 1/2 lb butter (2 sticks)
- 3 eggs
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups apples, unpeeled, cut into small squares
- 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- 1/2 cup raisins (optional, since raisins seem to be a divisive ingredient)
Preparation
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Grease and flour a 9 x 13 baking dish. Cream butter and sugar using an electric mixer. Add eggs and vanilla, and continue mixing. Combine baking soda, salt, and flour in a separate bowl and add to the butter mixture until all ingredients are well blended. Using a wooden spoon or spatula, mix in apples, nuts, and raisins. Bake for 55 – 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the middle of the cake comes out clean.
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