Contributed By: DCC
Creative Cook's Kitchen
An apple a day keeps the doctor away.
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Total Preparation Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Actual Cooking Time: 45 minutes
Number of Servings: More than 10
Origin: American
Special Features: Make Ahead
Holiday: July 4th
Meal Type: Breakfast & Brunch
Dessert
Ingredients
Streusel:
1 cup Light brown sugar
1 cup Chopped apples
1 cup Sliced almonds, pecans or walnuts (optional)
1/4 cup All-purpose flour
1 tsp Ground cinnamon
3 tbsp Butter, melted
Cake:
2 cups All-purpose flour
1 tsp Baking powder
1 tsp Baking soda
1/2 cup Butter, softened
1/2 cup Granulated sugar
3 Large eggs
1/2 tsp Vanilla extract
1/3 cup Orange juice
Glaze:
1/2 cup Confectioners' sugar
2 1/2 tsp Orange juice
Preparation
Making the Streusel:
Preheat oven to 350 deg. Grease a 9- or 10-inch tube pan. To prepare streusel, in a medium bowl, combine brown sugar, apples, almonds, flour and cinnamon. Stir in melted butter.
Making the Cake:
In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder and baking soda; mix well. In a large bowl, using an electric mixer set on medium speed, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time; beat well after each addition. Add vanilla. Set mixer to low; alternately beat flour mixture and orange juice into egg mixture. Spoon half of batter into tube pan. Sprinkle with half of streusel. Spoon the remaining batter over the streusel, spreading to make an even layer. Swirl batter with a knife to create a marble pattern. Bake for 15 minutes. Remove cake from oven; sprinkle top with remaining streusel. Return cake to the oven; bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, about 30-35 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack; cool completely.
Making the Glaze:
Combine confectioners' sugar and orange juice. Mix well. Turn cake out onto a serving plate; invert so streusel is on top. Drizzle glaze over cake; serve.
Cook's Notes
To soften brown sugar, add an apple wedge to the container; let stand for 1-2 days. Or, microwave sugar, covered, on HIGH for 30-40 seconds. Be sure sugar does not melt.
Apple Primer: Cortland, Rome, Granny Smith and MacIntosh are all equally good for eating and baking. Avoid baking with Red Delicious apples, as they disintegrate quickly when heated. Buy firm, well-colored applies with blemish-free skin and store in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Information
Calories: 365
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Total Fat: 15 g
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Saturated Fat: 7 g
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Polyunsaturated Fat: 1.4 g
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Carbohydrates: 55 g
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Protein: 6 g
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Vitamin A: 369 IU
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Vitamin C: 4 mg
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Calcium: 65 mg
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Sodium: 259 mg
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Iron: 2.4 mg
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Fiber: 2 g