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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 1440 Minutes |
Ready In: 1470 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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A multi-layered apple cake, traditional of the Appalachian area.Sets up overnight. It's layers will absorb moisture from the buttery cinnamon-apple filling. Ingredients:
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine, softened |
1 cup sugar |
1 large egg |
3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour |
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder |
1/2 teaspoon baking soda |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1/2 cup buttermilk |
1 teaspoon vanilla extract |
1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine, melted |
sifted powdered sugar (optional) |
2 (6 ounce) packages dried apples |
4 cups water |
3/4 cup sugar |
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon |
1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice |
Directions:
1. For cake:.
2. Beat 1/2 cup butter at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy;gradually add sugar, beating, beating well. Add egg; beat until blended.
3. Combine flour, baking powder, soda, and salt; add to butter mixture alternately with buttermilk, beginning and ending with flour mixture. Beat at low speed after each addition until blended. Stir in vanilla.
4. Divide dough into 6 equal portions; pat 3 portions into three lightly greased 9 inch round cake pans. Prick dough several times with a fork. (Cover remaining dough and set aside while first layers bake.)Bake at 400 for 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Carefully remove layers to a wire rack; cool completely. Repeat procedure with remaining 3 portions of dough.
5. Stack cake, spreading 1/4 cup melted butter and Dried Apple Filling between each layer. Cover and chill 8 hours or overnight before serving. Sprinkle cake with powdered sugar before serving, if desired.
6. Dried Apple Filling:.
7. Combine apples and water in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil;cover, reduce heat, and simmer 35 minutes or until apples are tender. Add sugar and spices; stir well. Remove from heat. Let stand at least 10 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
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