Kumama's Jewish Apple Cake

Capture the essence of tradition and indulgence with Kumama's Jewish Apple Cake, a timeless heirloom recipe bursting with layers of flavor and texture. Made with fresh, firm apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp, this beautifully moist cake features a delightful harmony of spiced cinnamon-sugar apples and a rich, tender batter infused with fragrant vanilla and zesty orange juice. Each bite offers a perfect balance of sweetness and tang, with the apples creating a spectacularly soft and juicy filling throughout. Baked to golden perfection in a bundt or tube pan, this cake is not only impressive to serve but also incredibly easy to prepare. Ideal as a dessert centerpiece or a comforting teatime treat, Kumama's Jewish Apple Cake is a versatile, crowd-pleasing masterpiece you’ll want in your recipe collection. Perfectly suited for holidays, family gatherings, or any occasion that calls for a touch of nostalgia and warmth.

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:25 mins

Cook Time:90 mins

Total Time:115 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 6 large Apples (firm, such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
• 5 tablespoons Granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
• 3 cups All-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 2 cups Granulated sugar
• 1 cup Vegetable oil
• 0.5 cup Orange juice (freshly squeezed preferred)
• 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
• 4 whole Large eggs

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 10-inch tube pan or bundt pan to prevent sticking.

Step 2

Peel, core, and thinly slice the apples. Place them in a large mixing bowl.

Step 3

Toss the apple slices with 5 tablespoons of granulated sugar and 2 teaspoons of ground cinnamon until evenly coated. Set aside.

Step 4

In a separate large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.

Step 5

Using another mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of granulated sugar with the vegetable oil. Mix thoroughly until smooth.

Step 6

Add the orange juice, vanilla extract, and eggs to the sugar-oil mixture. Beat until well blended.

Step 7

Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until a smooth batter forms.

Step 8

Pour 1/3 of the batter evenly into the prepared pan. Layer 1/3 of the cinnamon-coated apple slices on top of the batter.

Step 9

Repeat the layering process two more times, alternating batter and apple slices, finishing with a layer of apples on top.

Step 10

Bake the cake in the preheated oven for 90 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.

Step 11

Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 15-20 minutes, then carefully remove it from the pan and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 12

Slice and serve at room temperature. This cake is perfect on its own or paired with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2695.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5751.2

Total Fat 215.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 30.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 134.4g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2551.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 967.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 49.1g	0%
Total Sugars 631.0g
Protein 42.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 205.8mg	0%
Iron 19.0mg	0%
Potassium 2269.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 32.4%

Protein: 2.8%

Carbs: 64.7%