I am so behind this year with Christmas shopping and baking! I am usually someone who shops and wraps everything way in advance. This year.... another story. I am still not done. But I am really enjoying my boys' reactions to the Christmas lights and decorations and our Christmas tree. They've only broken one ornmament so far, so I think we're doing pretty well!
I made that yummy Apple Cake again last night (the one I mentioned in my last post) and was able to get some pictures of it. I realized after looking at the pictures, that apple cake just does not photograph very well. Trust me, it tastes better than it looks!
Easy Apple Cake
1 cup Grape Seed Oil*
2 cups white sugar
2 eggs
1 cup walnuts, chopped (or pecans or other nuts of your choice)
3 cups fresh apples, chopped
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla
*I've been really into grape seed oil lately for baking. I think it helps keeps baked goods moist. But you can substitute 1-1/2 cups canola or vegetable oil (the math is correct-- you need less oil if you are using grape seed oil).
1. Preheat oven to 300 degrees F.
2. Mix oil and sugar thoroughly with electric mixer. One at a time, add eggs and mix well.
3. Add nuts and apples.
4. In another bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Then add the flour mixture to the oil mixture, and fold in vanilla.
5. Pour into greased tube or bundt pan and bake 1-3/4 hours or until toothpick comes out clean.
Enjoy!
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