Dried Apple Stack Cake

Dried Apple Stack Cake is a traditional Appalachian dessert that dates back to the 19th century. It was often made for special occasions and weddings.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 130 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 12.

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Dried Apple Stack Cake

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Anytime, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 40 min Rest Time 60 min Total Time 2 hrs 10 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 2800

Best Season: Fall

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup Dried Apples
• 2 cup All-purpose Flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
• 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₂ cup Butter
• 1 cup Granulated Sugar
• 2 large Eggs
• 1 cup Buttermilk
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
• ¹⁄₂ cup Chopped Pecans

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a bowl, combine the dried apples with enough water to cover them. Let them soak for 30 minutes, then drain and chop them.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
4. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the buttermilk and vanilla extract.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Fold in the chopped pecans and chopped dried apples.
6. Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan. Pour 1/4 of the batter into the pan and spread it evenly. Bake for 10 minutes, or until the top is set.
7. Remove the pan from the oven and carefully place a layer of dried apples on top of the cake. Repeat this process, alternating layers of batter and dried apples, until all the batter and dried apples are used.
8. Bake for an additional 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. Serve the dried apple stack cake as is or with a dusting of powdered sugar on top.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 12g19%

Total Carbohydrate 60g20%

Sugars 40g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.