There are only a few Jewish Apple Cake recipes on Allrecipes, so I wrote a review for the best one I could find and added my own recommendations. After reading the reviews, I discovered that 111 individuals had used the recipes. Here is my rendition of the best Jewish apple cake around (my grandmother taught it to me). This cake has been in my repertoire for 37 years. It is an easy dish that is sure to impress everyone.
| Prep Time: | 30 mins |
| Cook Time: | 1 hr 30 mins |
| Additional Time: | 1 hr |
| Total Time: | 3 hrs |
| Servings: | 12 |
| Yield: | 1 10-inch tube cake |
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¾ cup white sugar
- 5 large Rome Beauty apples, peeled, cored, and chopped
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 4 eggs
- 2 cups white sugar
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- ¼ cup orange juice
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 10 inch tube pan.
- Mix cinnamon, 3/4 cup of sugar, and apples in a bowl; set aside. Combine flour, salt, and baking powder in a bowl. Beat the eggs and 2 cups of sugar with an electric mixer until fluffy. Pour in the flour mixture alternately with the oil. Beat in the orange juice and vanilla until smooth and thoroughly mixed. Pour half of the batter into the prepared pan. Layer half of the apples on top. Pour the remaining batter over, then finish by topping with the rest of the apples.
- Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 1 hour and 30 minutes to 1 hour and 45 minutes. Cool in the pans for 10 minutes before removing to cool completely on a wire rack.
- Use Granny Smith apples if you like it a little more tart.
- Drizzle the left over juice from the apple-cinnamon mixture over the cake for added sweetness and a light sheen.
Nutrition Facts
| Calories | 528 kcal |
| Carbohydrate | 83 g |
| Cholesterol | 62 mg |
| Dietary Fiber | 3 g |
| Protein | 6 g |
| Saturated Fat | 3 g |
| Sodium | 341 mg |
| Sugars | 56 g |
| Fat | 20 g |
| Unsaturated Fat | 0 g |
Reviews
This is my Aunt Rosie’s Apple Jew cake! She was from Syria. This brings back great memories. She would always make it in a Bundt pan and was loaded with apples. Always a crowd favorite!
It is the only one recipe I’ll ever make …it’s the best !
I love this recipe…. Born and bred in Philadelphia this was a staple at every gathering. If you’re looking for something light and healthy this is not for you! This cake is dense, moist, and the perfect comfort food!
The recipe was simple and easy to follow, and the cake was a big hit with everyone here at the shelter where I made it. I have always loved Jewish Apple Cake, and this one was one of my favorites!
I made it for my family last week. They all agreed, this recipe needs to be prepared again very soon.
This is a keeper! Had an extra apple and added it just fine. Hubby had seconds which never happens!
This was a huge hit for me. We all loved it. I have been looking for a great Jewish apple cake, I found it. Very moist and flavorful. I am making a second one only 2 weeks after I made the first one.
A good core recipe very similar to one I grew up with, but I think it needed more spice and a bit less sugar. I add more cinnamon and some cloves to the apple mixture and add nutmeg to the batter. I also up the apples to 4-5 depending on size and try to do more layering.
It is a delicious cake but I would not recommend pouring the reserved juice over the top. It probably ran down the side and I could not get it out of the pan. I did grease and flour the pan liberally also. That tip was in the editors notes.
It s so heavenly scented…my neighbors wondered if I was making cinnamon rolls. The fragrances is so delightful! Thank you for posting this cake recipe!
The recipe was easy to follow, my only problem was I set my timer for the time for 1 hour and 30 minutes but I could smell it burning at 1hr20min. Must be my oven. I will make it again and try not to over cook it. It was still good, my husband loved it. I will make it again and watch it more closely.
Loved this recipe. I adjusted the oil to make it less dense. I used 1 cup of applesauce and half cup oil. It turned out great. I also used the granny smith apples so the cake was not too sweet. My husband loved the glaze. It adds just the right touch for those who like icing cakes but not all the sugar and fat.
I made it how it said and it was the best apple cake i have ever had!
Loved it! The best Jewish Apple Cake for certain. I have tried others in the past and this is by all account the one that I will make from now on. I followed the recipe as written except I used a combination of apples I had on hand. This got rave reviews from friends and family. It is on my “make again” list. Thank you for sharing!
You are right, just like Bubbe’s!!! Delicious! I ate a little for breakfast lunch and dinner till it was gone. Best in a bowl of milk.!
In step 2 you never ever beat eggs with sugar until fluffy!! Instead beat the sugar with the oil until fluffy then add eggs until combined . Then gradually add flour until incorporated . Add orange juice and vanilla. Also cook time is right at one hour @ 350 . One hour 10 min max!! One hour and 30 minutes to one hour and 45 minutes , well you just killed the cake
Delicious! Sliced apples instead of chopping, cut back on sugar and added more cinnamon.
Very easy to make! I made half and put in a 6 cup Bundt. Perfect size. I did have difficulty getting it out of the pan. Very good! Will try again!
Very very tasty cake, lots of flavor!
Great recipe. I didn’t change anything.
I only bake very occasionally, and this cake was easy and came out so moist, that I had some trouble getting it out of the pan. Maybe needed a little extra time in the oven, but after allowing an additional 6 minutes, it passed the toothpick test. Let it sit overnight upside on a cooling rack, Andy the next morning I had to work a bit harder than usual to get it out. I did use oil and flour to prepare the bunting pan, but maybe too much oil or not enough flour. It was a terrific success! Both of my daughter in laws asked for the recipe. I give it 5 stars, because any issues I attribute to my own lack of experience.