Recipe of the Month

After-School Apple Cake

graphic image of a basket of apples6 apples
2 tsp. cinnamon
¾ cup vegetable oil
4 eggs
1¼ cup sugar
1 tbsp. baking powder
1 cup flour
1 cup whole wheat flour

Step 1
Preheat the oven to 350. Grease and flour a 13 by 9 baking pan. Peel, core and slice the apples, set them in a large bowl, and sprinkle with cinnamon.

Step 2
In the bowl blend oil, eggs and sugar. Add the baking powder, flour and wheat flour until well combined.

Step 3
Pour the batter over the apples, gently stirring until the apples are just coated. Pour this mix into the prepared baking pan, arranging the apples in an even layer, and bake for 35 to 45 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.

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