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The Ultimate Moist Jewish Apple Cake with Cinnamon-Sugar Streusel

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This classic, dairy-free Jewish Apple Cake delivers a wonderfully moist texture and is topped with a sweet cinnamon-sugar crust. It is a reliable recipe perfect for Rosh Hashanah or any autumn gathering.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups granulated sugar, divided
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup orange juice
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3 cups peeled, cored, and chopped apples (about 4 medium apples)
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 10-inch tube pan or bundt pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, beat the sugar, oil, and eggs until well combined. Mix in the orange juice and vanilla extract.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. In a separate small bowl, toss the chopped apples with the cinnamon and 2 tablespoons of the reserved granulated sugar.
  6. Fold the cinnamon-coated apples into the cake batter.
  7. Pour half of the batter into the prepared pan. Sprinkle with half of the remaining sugar (about 1/2 cup). Top with the remaining batter. Sprinkle the remaining sugar over the top layer.
  8. Bake for 60 to 75 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Let the cake cool in the pan on a wire rack for 15 minutes before inverting it onto the rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • This cake is naturally dairy-free, making it suitable for serving with any meal.
  • For the best texture, use firm, slightly tart apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp.
  • You can substitute the orange juice with apple juice for a slightly different flavor profile.

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