One of a couple of recipes my mom got from a certain family friend back when I was a kid (which we now consider family recipes), was for a
Fresh Apple Cake.
After Marge gifted us with this recipe, I asked for it as my birthday cake for many years. Mom actually made two just last week while another family friend was visiting.
I even made it myself, once, a few years ago.
I made a wee mess on the cake holder because I didn't wait long enough for the caramel glaze to cool a little (to let it thicken a wee bit) before I poured it over the cake.
Oops.
Recipe:
FRESH APPLE CAKE
In a large mixing bowl, beat together:
1½ Cups cooking oil
3 Large eggs
Measure into a separate bowl:
3 Cups plain flour
2 Cups brown sugar
1 teasp baking soda
1 teasp salt
Mix the dry ingredients together with a fork until
the flour and sugar are evenly combined.
Then with the mixer running in the oil/egg bowl,
add the dry ingredients a little at a time until
the wet and dry are well-incorporated.
Fold-in the following:
3 Cups tart apples, chopped
1 Cup walnuts, chopped
Spoon batter into a bundt pan.
Bake at 350 degrees (F) for 1 hour 15 minutes.
Remove from oven, let cool in pan on cooling rack for 15-20 minutes then
invert onto cake dish.
Topping:
1 stick butter
1 Cup brown sugar
¼ Cup evaporated milk
1 Cup walnuts, chopped
Bring to boil for 2½ minutes,
remove from heat, and let cool for
a short time to allow it to start thickening a little.
Pour over cake while still warm.
