Apple Cake for the Masses

Author Notes

This Apple Cake recipe was passed along to me at my bridal shower by sister in law. It's my husband's favorite birthday cake, much to the chagrin of my chocolate loving daughters. It doesn't require a mixer, so it's an easy recipe to make in a kitchen with limited equipment. I've upped the spices and started baking it in a round pan (instead of the original square). It got its name from a recent synagogue dinner where I made 8 of this cake to great acclaim. This cake must be cooked through or it tastes raw. It gets better with age (within reason). As noted below, I have recently stopped adding raisings and have started adding a sprinkle of raw sugar to the top - creates a lovely top. Enjoy! - allie —allie

Test Kitchen Notes

I loved this cake! And my dinner guests did too, as expressed by the delighted comments that managed to sneak out amidst the very concentrated munching. It's wonderfully easy to make, and just as (dangerously!) easy to eat. Moist but not too dense, full of warm fall spices, and quite sweet but not at all cloying. The best part, I thought, was the abundance of apple chunks in every bite. This is truly a cake that's about the apples, just as you hope an apple cake would be. This will definitely become a go-to cake in my household. - fiveandspice —The Editors