Oma's Apple Cake Recipe - Weekend at the Cottage (2024)

You’ll treasure OMA’S APPLE CAKE RECIPE as much as we do!

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A chat with my cousin Linda is always a welcome diversion from the day-to-day, as it’s often about making and enjoying really good food.

Recently I was sharing my excitement to be working with the Ontario Apple Growers. I asked her if she had any recipes that put fresh apples to good use. A few days later she sent me an email with a pretty exciting offer. Here’s how it started:

“If I’ve made Oma’s recipe once, I’ve made it a few hundred times. People always love it, and I’ve declined giving out the recipe until now. My only request is that if you use it, don’t tinker with it… otherwise, it’s no longer Oma’s recipe.”

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Well, when a trusted friend offers to share one of her most treasured recipes, you jump at the chance. I instantly knew we were in for a treat and now having made it, I will be joining Linda in making OMA’S APPLE CAKE RECIPE again and again.

Before I continue sharing my experience in making it, I’m going to request of you the same promise that Linda asked of me. Don’t tinker with it. There is no need to muck around with perfection.

Here are some of the things I noticed and appreciated while making it:

INGREDIENTS

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The photo needs no explanation – nine easy to find, readily available ingredients that require minimal prep. First, bring the eggs to room temperature before starting. Years ago a learned chef told me that doing so helps a cake to rise; I believed her then and still do.

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Second is about the nuts and raisins. Linda’s ingredient list offers choices, and I decided to only use walnuts although next time I may add equal quantities of walnuts and pecans. I also decided not to add the raisins as I worried they would hinder the flavour of the fresh apples and the texture of the cake.

Last thing is that tiny amount of chocolate. I really, really, really wanted to add more, because honestly, isn’t more chocolate always better? But I remembered my cousin’s smiling face and her request not to tinker, so I went with the skimpy quantity as directed. Know what? It’s absolutely perfect and you’ll savour and appreciate the use of chocolate in this recipe even more.

APPLES

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I knew the type of apple I used would impact the finished confection, so I went to the Ontario Apple Growers website and referenced their page about APPLE VARIETIES. The takeaway – use the variety of apple that will best perform in the process and flavour the cake.

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After referencing different locally grown varieties, I narrowed it down to three: McIntosh, Golden Delicious, and Cortland.

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In the end, I went with Cortlands and think their flavour and texture exceed all expectations in the recipe. Flip through the pics at the top of this post to see photos of all three varieties

THE BAKE

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Baking and serving this German apple cake could not be easier. Begin by transferring the prepared batter into an un-greased 9 x 13-inch pan. Then, bake it and simply cut into squares to serve. A little dusting of icing sugar seemed so fitting and surely does the trick. Honestly, from start to finish, this cake was a breeze to make.

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One last comment is about the day we shot this post. It was a crisp, cool day in cottage country, and I was blessed to have two of my sisters there with me to help. We sure had a great time working on this together and in the end, had even more fun eating this scrumptious cake. OMA’S APPLE CAKE RECIPE is really something but then again, things always taste better when made with love!!!

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Big thanks and huge hugs to my amazing cousin Linda for sharing this recipe with me and now you and everyone else. I have a funny feeling Oma is looking down from above with a big smile on her face – sure do hope we did her recipe proud!

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An old-fashioned apple cake that’s fabulously moist and crumby, with a hint of spice, chocolate, and chunks of Cortland apple – make OMA’S APPLE CAKE RECIPE as soon as you can. Yum!

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Ingredients

  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • cups granulated sugar
  • ¾ cup vegetable or canola oil
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 3 cups Cortland apples, finely chopped
  • 1 cup chopped nuts [walnuts or pecans] or raisins or both
  • ¼ ounce semi-sweet chocolate, grated

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F with the rack in the middle position.
  2. In a large bowl, use either a wooden spoon or hand mixer to beat the following in order: eggs, sugar, oil, flour, baking soda and cinnamon.
  3. Fold in the apple followed by the nuts, raisins (if using) and grated chocolate.
  4. Pour batter into an ungreased 9 x 13-inch pan. Transfer to oven and bake for 35-40 minutes. Dust with icing sugar before serving.

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How long does apple cake last in the fridge? ›

I always peel my apples before baking – it's a texture thing for me. If you'd rather not peel your apples, Slice them very thinly, or even shred, vs dice. How to store: Fresh Apple Cake will keep well tightly covered on the counter for 2-3 days, though you can extend it's life by refrigerating for up to 4 days.

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Find the centre of your 7 inch cake and begin to carve in a little cone shape. Trim around the fattest part of the cake as well. Round off the edges to form the top of your apple. Flip the cake again and trim the cake close to the cake board and giving it a rounded edge.

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What apple is best for baking a cake? ›

Bon Appetit says the best apples for baking are Jonagold, Honeycrisp, Braeburn, Mutsu, Winesap, Pink Lady (Cripps Pink) but they also use Granny Smith often. They've listed several apples that have already been mentioned that are crisp and either sweet or tart.

Can you freeze home made apple cake? ›

It is quite large, so if you want to keep yourself from being tempted to eat too much, you could cut the cake into quarters and freeze some for another time. Wrapped tightly, it will freeze well for 3 months. Defrost the cake fully before serving and warm it through in a low oven or a microwave if you like.

Is it better to leave cake batter overnight? ›

If the Cake Batter contains Ingredients that spoil quickly , such as Eggs , Milk or Buttermilk . It will be at Risk of going Bad . Foodtoimpress.com suggests that Cake Batter can be Refrigerated Overnight or up to 48 hours to Maintain its Freshness and Ability to Rise .

Can you eat a cake after 3 weeks in the fridge? ›

Cakes that have been refrigerated properly can last up to one week.

Where to store apple cake? ›

Many people pair apple cake with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, caramel sauce, whipped cream or even yoghurt! How do I store apple cake? To store the cake, place it in an airtight container at room temperature for a few days, after which it's best to refrigerate.

Can you reheat apple cake? ›

Storing the cake - store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or wrap well and freeze for up to 1 month. Reheating the cake - if you'd like to reheat your cake after it's cooled, you can do so on a low temperature in the oven or on 50% power in the microwave.

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A store-bought orange juice with no pulp is a great option! If you need to substitute, pineapple juice is a wonderful choice; otherwise, water will work.

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Try adding cinnamon, anise, ginger, lemon, strawberry or honey or any of our 400 flavors to boost your apple application.

Why does my apple cake fall apart? ›

There are two main reasons why an apple cake would fall apart: (1) it was simply too warm when you were trying to cut and serve it or (2) you used too many/the wrong kind of apple. See notes above about picking and choosing the best kinds of apples for a recipe like this.

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