Ingredients with Measurements:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups peeled and chopped apples
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
Special equipment needed:
- 10-inch tube pan
- Electric mixer
- Mixing bowls
Step-by-step instructions:
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2. Grease and flour a 10-inch tube pan.
3. In a mixing bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
4. In a separate mixing bowl, beat the oil and sugar until well blended.
5. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
6. Stir in the orange juice and vanilla extract.
7. Gradually add the flour mixture to the egg mixture, beating until well combined.
8. Fold in the chopped apples and chocolate chips.
9. Pour the batter into the prepared tube pan.
10. Bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
11. Cool the cake in the pan for 10 minutes before removing it from the pan.
12. Cool the cake completely on a wire rack.
Time:
Preparation time: 20 minutes
Cooking time: 1 hour and 15 minutes
Temperature:
350°F
Serving size:
12 servings
Nutritional information:
Calories: 491
Fat: 25g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Cholesterol: 70mg
Sodium: 318mg
Carbohydrates: 66g
Fiber: 2g
Sugar: 43g
Protein: 6g
Substitutions for ingredients:
- You can use any type of oil in place of vegetable oil.
- You can use any type of apple in place of chopped apples.
- You can use any type of chocolate chips in place of semisweet chocolate chips.
Variations:
- You can add 1/2 cup of chopped walnuts or pecans to the batter.
- You can add 1 teaspoon of cinnamon to the batter.
Tips and tricks:
- Be sure to grease and flour the tube pan well to prevent the cake from sticking.
- Use room temperature eggs for best results.
- Don't overmix the batter or the cake will be tough.
- Cool the cake completely before slicing.
Storage instructions:
Store the cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Reheating instructions:
You can reheat the cake in the microwave for 10-15 seconds or in a 350°F oven for 5-10 minutes.
Presentation ideas:
Serve the cake on a cake stand or platter.
Garnishes:
You can dust the cake with powdered sugar or drizzle it with melted chocolate.
Pairings:
Serve the cake with a cup of coffee or tea.
Suggested side dishes:
Fresh fruit or a green salad.
Troubleshooting advice:
- If the cake is too dry, you may have overbaked it.
- If the cake is too moist, you may have underbaked it.
Food safety advice:
Be sure to wash your hands and all utensils and surfaces that come into contact with the raw ingredients.
Food history:
Jewish apple cake is a traditional dessert that originated in Eastern Europe.
Flavor profiles:
The cake is sweet and moist with a hint of cinnamon and bursts of chocolate chips and apple.
Serving suggestions:
Serve the cake as a dessert or as a sweet treat with coffee or tea.
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Taste: Sweet, Rich, Moist, Fruity, Chocolatey