Grandgirl's Fresh Apple Cake from Georgia

Recipe courtesy Paula Deen

Show: Paula's Home CookingEpisode: Southern Seafood Show

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Cook Time:
1 hr 30 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
16 to 20 servings

Times:

Prep: 30 min
Inactive Prep: 1 hr 0 min
Cook: 1 hr 30 min
Total:: 3 hr 0 min

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Ingredients

Cake:

Butter, for greasing pan
2 cups sugar
3 eggs
1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
1/4 cup orange juice
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
3 cups peeled and finely chopped apples
1 cup shredded coconut
1 cup chopped pecans

Sauce:

1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup buttermilk
1/2 teaspoon baking soda

Directions

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Generously grease a tube pan.

For the cake: in a large bowl, combine the sugar, eggs, oil, orange juice, flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and vanilla extract; and mix well. Fold apples, coconut, and pecans into batter.

Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake until a tester comes out clean, about 1 1/2 hours.

Shortly before the cake is done, make the sauce: Melt the butter in a large saucepan, stir in the sugar, buttermilk, and baking soda, and bring to a good rolling boil, stirring constantly. Boil for 1 minute. Pour the sauce over the hot cake in the pan as soon as you remove it from the oven. Let stand 1 hour, then turn out onto a rack to cool completely.

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recipe Grandgirl's Fresh Apple Cake from Georgia
Ellen Flasher, ND 11-21-2009
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Wow
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This apple cake is great for breakfast, a snack or dressed up for dessert. It freezes and stores well. I was hesitant not... creaming the oil and sugar, but Paula's recipe comes out perfectly. I make it without the sauce, in a 9X13 pan for 1 hr 15 min. It brings out the flavor of the apples. For dessert, it is perfect with some sour cream on it. We are very fortunate to have Food Network -- all of the chefs - Paula, Rachael Ray, the Diners show, Emeril -- such good quality recipes and entertaining shows. Recipes like this, and having the Food Network available, improve our "quality of life" in this economy.Read more
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Carol Morgantown, WV 11-20-2009
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Wonderful Super Moist Cake!!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I have made this cake several times. Everyone loves it. The last time I made it I made it with apple cider instead of orange... juice and it was really good too. The cake is moist and we all love complex cakes in my house so it was bound to be a hit.Read more
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Leonard Charlotte, NC 11-19-2009
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Good Holiday Cake
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

The cake was absolutely delicious. Take note, that as you are mixing the ingredients, the batter will be thick, but don't... worry, the cake will turn out fine and be moist. Yum!!!!Read more
recipe Grandgirl's Fresh Apple Cake from Georgia
TRACY FLORENCE, AL 11-19-2009
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OMG!!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I have also been making this for 3 years. I make it all the time. It is great for breakfast in the mornings with coffee. ... My kids even love it! It is the best tasting dessert you have ever put in your mouth. Looks beautiful on a cake stand! Read more
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Kari Evansville, IN 11-18-2009
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Delicious
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I have been making this cake for the past 3 years for a bake sale. It's always the first to go and this year I had to bake... two cakes. I've made this in a 9 X 13 pan but I think it works much better in a bundt pan and it's prettier in a bundt pan. I've uses Jonathan apples and Granny Smith. This is by far, my favorite cake. Read more
recipe Grandgirl's Fresh Apple Cake from Georgia
Francesca Shelton, CT 11-08-2009
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Moist, Delicious, Scrumptious!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I have to admit that I did not read the reviews prior to baking this delicious cake....assured that if it was Paula Deen's... recipe it would be great, and sure enough it was! I followed the recipe to a T! Did not cut down on sugar, or substitute anything. Sure, it had a lot of sugar, but it was well worth it, plus I'm not the diet type of girl. I will gladly get up 6am and hit the gym for an hour and a half every morning, but skimp of food, or deprive myself of delicious Paula Deen recipes no chance. So thank you, Paula Deen for giving me the opportunity to make another of your delicious recipes, and once again get raving reviews from my family! Not much left, but you bet I will have a piece for breakfast before the gym! :) FrancescaRead more