JEWISH APPLE CAKE Recipe

Use Cortland, McIntosh, or Empire apples.

Prepare apples and toss with the 1/2 cup sugar and cinnamon.

Preheat oven to 350 F. Generously grease a 9 by 13 inch rectangular baking pan or a 10 inch spring-form pan.

Blend oil and sugar to combine. Beat or whisk in eggs, then orange juice and vanilla. Fold in salt, baking powder and flour to make a smooth, soft batter.

Spoon half of batter into prepared pan. Top with apples, then remaining batter.

Bake until cake is crusty and set on top, about 45 minutes.

Serves 10-12