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The Best Moist Jewish Apple Cake Recipe

A close-up slice of moist jewish apple cake showing chunks of apple and a dark, caramelized topping.
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This traditional Jewish Apple Cake recipe delivers a wonderfully moist texture and a signature cinnamon-sugar crust. It is naturally dairy-free and perfect for Rosh Hashanah or any fall gathering.

Ingredients

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  • 3 large apples (like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), peeled, cored, and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup orange juice
  • 1/2 cup applesauce (unsweetened preferred)
  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar (for topping)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for topping)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 10-inch tube pan or a 9×13 inch baking dish.
  2. In a medium bowl, toss the apple pieces with 1/4 cup of the granulated sugar and 1/2 teaspoon of the cinnamon. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, remaining 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, and salt. Set aside.
  4. In a separate large bowl, whisk together the remaining 3/4 cup granulated sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, vanilla extract, orange juice, and applesauce until well combined.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Do not overmix the batter.
  6. Gently fold in the coated apple pieces.
  7. Pour half of the batter into the prepared pan. Sprinkle half of the brown sugar and cinnamon topping mixture evenly over the batter.
  8. Pour the remaining batter over the first layer. Sprinkle the remaining topping mixture over the top.
  9. Bake for 55 to 65 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. If the top browns too quickly, loosely cover it with foil for the last 15 minutes of baking.
  10. Let the cake cool in the pan on a wire rack for 15 minutes before inverting it onto the rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For the moistest cake, use a mix of apples, ensuring at least half are tart varieties like Granny Smith.
  • This cake is traditionally dairy-free, making it suitable for serving alongside meat meals.
  • You can substitute the orange juice with apple cider for a deeper flavor profile.

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