There’s something incredibly comforting about a homemade apple cake. The smell of it baking in the oven, the sweet and tangy taste of the apples, the rich, moist texture of the cake – it’s all just so cozy and inviting. This Fresh Apple Cake recipe has been in my family for generations. It’s a simple, classic recipe that never fails to impress. The secret to its success lies in its simplicity. It’s all about the fresh apples, which give the cake a wonderful burst of flavor and a lovely, moist texture. Plus, there’s a hint of cinnamon that adds a warm, spicy note, and a scattering of chopped pecans for a little crunch. I love this cake because it’s so easy to make, and yet it tastes like something from a fancy bakery. It’s perfect for any occasion – birthdays, holidays, dinner parties, or just because. So, if you’re looking for a delicious, crowd-pleasing dessert that’s easy to make and full of flavor, give this Fresh Apple Cake a try. I promise, you won’t be disappointed!
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 c. Wesson oil
- 2 c. sugar
- 3 eggs
- 2 1/2 c. plain flour
- 2 tsp. baking powder
- 1 tsp. baking soda
- 1 tsp. cinnamon
- 1 tsp. vanilla
- 1 c. chopped pecans
- pinch of salt
- 3 c. raw red apples, chopped
Baking Instructions
- Mix all ingredients together (no mixer needed).
- Pour into a 9 x 13-inch sheet cake pan.
- Bake for 1 hour and 10 minutes at 350°.
Calorie: 500
Total cooking time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Difficulty level: Easy
The Fruity Fiasco: My Fresh Apple Cake Journey
Well, folks, it was a gorgeous Sunday afternoon when I decided to put the phenomenal powers of my culinary wizardry to the test. I thought I’d cook up a storm with a Fresh Apple Cake recipe. Little did I know, I was in for quite the ride!
Stage 1: The Gathering of the Troops
To kickstart this culinary journey, I had to gather my band of merry ingredients. There they were – 1 1/2 c. Wesson oil, 2 c. sugar, 3 eggs, 2 1/2 c. plain flour, 2 tsp. baking powder, 1 tsp. each of baking soda, cinnamon, and vanilla, 1 c. chopped pecans, a pinch of salt, and the stars of the show, 3 c. raw red apples, chopped. You know, in some weird way, seeing all these ingredients on my kitchen counter felt like a school reunion. Each ingredient reminding me of a different dish, a different memory.
Stage 2: Operation Mix-a-Lot
According to the recipe, the next step was to mix all the ingredients together. Seems simple enough, right? Well, this is where things got a bit… sticky. Literally. Turns out, mixing Wesson oil and flour creates something akin to culinary quicksand. But hey, who needs a mixer when you’ve got sheer determination and a wooden spoon?
Stage 3: The Great Pour
Once I had managed to convince the ingredients to play nice, it was time to pour the mix into a 9 x 13-inch sheet cake pan. Now, pouring might sound very straightforward, but let me tell you, it’s more of an art form. It’s the perfect blend of precision and reckless abandon. Too slow and you’re left with a lumpy mess, too quick and you’re recreating the Great Flood of your kitchen counter.
Stage 4: The Waiting Game
Next came the most challenging part of the whole endeavor – waiting. The cake had to bake for 1 hour and 10 minutes at 350°. Longest 70 minutes of my life. I swear I could see the clock’s second hand laughing at me.
Stage 5: Victory at Last
After what felt like an eternity, the oven timer finally chirped its sweet melody. I opened the oven door, and there it was. My Fresh Apple Cake, golden and glorious. The sweet smell of success (and apples and cinnamon) filled the kitchen.
So, there you have it, my journey from a pile of ingredients to a delightful Fresh Apple Cake. It was a ride full of laughs, spills, and a lot of cleaning up. But in the end, as I took a bite of the cake, I knew it was all worth it.
Moral of the Story
Cooking is a lot like life. Sometimes you’re the Wesson oil, smoothly blending with everything around you. Sometimes you’re the chopped red apples, adding a unique tang to the mix. And sometimes you’re the pinch of salt, small but essential. So here’s to more laughter, more spills, and more delicious Fresh Apple Cake!
