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Aunt Mary's Apple Cake Recipe

Indulge in Aunt Mary's legendary Hungarian Apple Cake, a moist and delightful treat passed down through generations! This recipe, from a family with roots in Hungary, delivers a taste of old-world baking with a surprising modern twist. Get ready for incredibly tender crumbs and the warm spice of apples – a perfect dessert for any occasion.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 70 mins
Calories 340.7 kcal
Protein 7g
Rating 3.9 (9 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Aunt Mary's Apple Cake

  • 3 cups peeled, cored, and diced apples
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup raisins (optional)
  • 1 cup chopped nuts (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • powdered sugar (optional, for dusting)

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How to Make Aunt Mary's Apple Cake

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  6. Peel, core, and chop the apples. Gently fold them into the batter.
  7. Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
  8. Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. Dust with powdered sugar before serving (optional).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

19 g

Sugar

137g

Fat

37g

Carbs

18g

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