3 cup all-purpose flour
2 1/4 cup granulated sugar, divided
1 tbsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
4 eggs
1 cup vegetable oil
1/3 cup orange juice
2 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
4 medium baking apples, peeled and thinly sliced
2 tsp ground cinnamon
1 confectioners' sugar
Directions
In a mixing bowl, combine flour, 2 cups sugar, baking powder and salt.
Combine eggs, oil, orange juice and vanilla; add to flour mixture and
mix well.
In another bowl, toss apples with cinnamon and remaining sugar.
Spread a third of the batter into a greased 10 inch tube pan. Top
with half the apples. Repeat layers. Carefully spread remaining
batter over apples. Bake at 350=F8F. for 55 to 65 minutes or until a
wooden pick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool in pan 15
minutes before removing to a wire rack; cool. Dust with
confectioners' sugar.
From Taste of Home Magazine Oct/Nov 1996 Typed by Sandy Gamble
Servings: 16 servings
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