I know that title makes some claim.
But I really believe this vintage cake recipe from 1976 will knock your socks off with its cinnamon sugar crusty topping and soft filling.
The reason for the filling is four cups of apples. Be sure to choose a type that is good for baking — it makes all the difference!
I had not used Pink Lady for baking prior to this recipe. Mostly I stick to what I know, meaning I use Gala apples. But with all of the lovely apple types available at the store, I had to branch out.
Am I glad I did!
This was a good choice of apple for this cake. It makes a large tray so the four cups was needed.
This site has some fun facts about Pink Lady apples:
It is named after a cocktail. Apple breeder John Cripps loved the novel The Cruel Sea by Nicholas Montsarrat. In the book, the hero enjoys a cocktail called a “Pink Lady.”
It makes pink applesauce.
It pairs well with Gorgonzola, Monterey Jack, Swiss, Emmental, Kasseri, and Port Salut cheeses.
Look for Pink Lady at your grocer for this recipe. And, by the way, I’m not an affiliate with any apple grower, just a fan of this yummy apple recipe!
The recipe was in a cookbook put together by the Bluffton Masonic Organizations of Bluffton Indiana.
What is your favorite type of apple for baking?
Bon Appetit!
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Apple Cake
4 c. diced apples
2 c. sugar
½ c. cooking oil
2 eggs
2 c. sifted flour
2 t. baking soda
2 t. cinnamon
2 t. vanilla
1 t. salt
1 c. chopped nuts
Mix all ingredients together and bake in 9×12” greased pan at 350 degrees for 1 hour.
May serve with ice cream or use a frosting.
My notes:
- I deleted nuts because so many of the people I wanted to share this with have allergies to nuts. It turned out fine.
- This is a very moist cake so we didn’t frost it or serve it with anything but coffee.
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Vintage Eats of Kayleen Reusser 
Yummy!!
It is delicious! Let me know if you try it and how it turns out. I’m sure you’ll enjoy it.
I’ve printed it out, now baking it might take a bit longer.
This was a very tasty cake. I made it with nuts and liked the added texture.
So glad you liked it! I may make it again this week.
Oh, pink lady apples make this cake sing!