Cinnamon Apple Cake

 Lovely smell of cinnamon while cooking

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 large apple peeled and chopped
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 1 cup dark brown sugar
• 1/2 cup walnuts chopped
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

 

Preheat the oven to 350°F and lightly grease a 9-inch round cake pan.

1.                 In a medium bowl, whisk the eggs and vegetable oil until smooth.

2.                 Add the cinnamon, brown sugar, and vanilla. Mix until well combined.

3.                 Stir in the flour, baking powder, baking soda until batter forms.

4.                 Fold in the chopped apple and walnuts.

5.                 Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.

6.                 Bake for 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

7.                 Let the cake cool for 15 minutes before slicing and serving.

Apple & Raisin Bread pudding

 

This turned out well. I did add some flour as I left too much water in the bread. 

11 slices bread (crusts and slightly stale are good)

2 eggs

3oz soft brown sugar

4oz Margarine

4oz Raisins soaked in cold tea *

3 medium Apples or Pears

1-2 tsp Cinnamon

½ tsp Nutmeg

 

1.    Soak bread in water for about 2 hours

2.    Soak raisins in cold tea

3.    Squeeze water well out of bread; Drain raisins

4.    Peel and cut apples into cubes

5.    Cut margarine into small pieces

6.    Mix all ingredients well together **

7.    Place in a large baking dish

8.    Bake for 2 to 2 ½ hours until solid

9.    Cut into squares; can top with icing if desired or serve with custard

 

* Can substitute with rum

** If mixture is too wet add some plain flour