Cinnamon-Apple Cake AKA Hanukkah Cake
A moist apple cake with cinnamon layers, perfect for Hanukkah or any festive occasion. Warm, comforting, and rich in tradition.
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 4 large eggs
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 4 cups apples, peeled and sliced
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons sugar (for apple mixture)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a tube or bundt pan.
- Mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
- In another bowl, whisk oil, eggs, orange juice, and vanilla.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients into a thick batter.
- Toss apples with cinnamon and sugar.
- Spread half the batter in the pan, add apples, then top with remaining batter.
- Bake 65–75 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool completely before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Granny Smith apples add a tart flavour balance.
- Do not overmix batter for a soft crumb.
- A tube pan works best for layering.
- The cake tastes better the next day.
- Dust with powdered sugar for a festive look.