*  Exported from  MasterCook  *
 
                                 APPLE CAKE
 
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 Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : Fruits                           Cakes
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
 --------  ------------  --------------------------------
    6       ea           Apples -- medium, tart
    2       ea           Lemons -- medium, juiced
    3       tb           Sugar
    3       tb           Butter
      3/4   c            Sugar
    2       ea           Egg yolks -- large, divided *
      1/2   ea           Lemon -- juiced and peel
                         grated
    1       t            Baking powder
    1 1/2   c            Flour -- unbleached
      3/4   c            Milk
    1       tb           Rum
    2       ea           Egg whites -- large
    1       tb           Butter -- to grease cake pan
    1       t            Vegetable oil
    3       tb           Confectioners' sugar
 
   *  Do not put the egg yolks together as they will be
   used individually.
   +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
   ++++++++++++++ ++++ Peel apples, cut in half and core.
   Cut decorative lengthwise slits in apples, about
   1/2-inch deep.  Sprinkle with lemon juice and sugar.
   Set aside.  Cream butter and sugar together.  One at a
   time, beat in egg yolks.  Gradually beat in lemon
   juice and grated peel. Sift baking powder and flour
   together.  Gradually add to batter. Blend in milk and
   rum.  In a small bowl, beat egg whites until stiff.
   Fold into batter.  Generously grease a springform pan.
   Pour in batter and top with apple halves.  Brush
   apples with oil.  Bake in a preheated 350 degree F.
   oven for 35 to 40 minutes.  Remove from pan and
   sprinkle with confectioners' sugar.
  
 
 
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