2 cup flour
1 3/4 cup sugar
1 tbsp baking soda
1/2 cup nuts (1/2 to 1 cup)
1/2 cup raisins (optional)
2 cup diced apples
2 tbsp applejack (brandy)
3 each eggs
1 cup oil
1 tbsp vanilla
Directions
Combine flour, sugar, baking soda, nuts and raisins. Combine apples,
applejack, eggs, oil, and vanilla. Combine two mixtures (will be
stiff). Spread in a greased and floured tube pan. Bake 40-45 minutes
(no temperature given, sic). Let stand 10 minutes. Pour two ounces of
applejack over the cake. From Apple Recipes by the Connecticut Apple
MArketing Board and the Connecticut Department of Agriculture
Servings: 1 servings
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