*  Exported from  MasterCook  *
 
                           Blue Ribbon Apple Cake
 
 Recipe By     : Taste of Home Oct/Nov '96
 Serving Size  : 16   Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : Not Sent
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
 --------  ------------  --------------------------------
    3      c             all-purpose flour
    2 1/4  c             sugar -- divided
    1      tbsp          baking powder
      1/2  tsp           salt
    4                    eggs
    1      c             vegetable oil
      1/3  c             orange juice
    2 1/2  tsp           vanilla
    4      med           baking apples -- peeled/thinly sliced
    2      tsp           ground cinnamon
                         powdered sugar
 
 In a mixing bowl, combine flour, 2 cups sugar, baking powder and salt.
 Combine eggs, oil, orange juice and vanilla; add to flour mixture and
 mix well.  In a bowl, toss apples with cinnamon and remaining sugar.
 Spread a third of the batter into a greased 10-inch tube pan.  Top with
 half the apples.  Repeat layers.  Carefully spread remaining batter over
 apples.  Bake at 350 for 55-65 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted
 near the center comes out clean.  Cool in pan 15 minutes before removing
 to a wire rack; cool.  Dust with powdered sugar.
 
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