Aunt Squirrely's Apple Cake

By Sharon Tama • September 23, 2009 • 0 Comments

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Author Notes: This is a family favorite that originated with our Aunt Shirley, more affectionately known as "Aunt Squirrely". At age 90, Aunt Squirrely is still baking her cake to everyone's complete delight. - Sharon Tama

Serves 10 - 12

for the cake,, mix and set aside

3 apples, peeled and sliced thin
5 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons cinnamon

for the cake, beat the following until smooth

4 eggs
2 cups sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
1/3 cup orange juice
2-1/2 teaspoons vanilla

Mix the apples, 5 T. sugar, and cinnamon and set aside.
Beat the eggs, 2 c. sugar, 1 c. oil, orange juice, and vanilla until smooth.
Combine the following and add to the wet ingredients a little at a time: 3 cups flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt
In a greased 10" tube pan, add a layer of batter, then a layer of apple mixture, then a second layer of batter, then a second layer of apple mixture, ending with a top layer of batter.
Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 1 hour and 20 minutes (check after 1 hour). Allow to cool. Remove from pan.
Dust with powdered sugar and serve.