Grandma Lorraines Apple Angel Food Cake Recipes

GREAT GRANDMA PEARL'S ANGEL FOOD CAKE WITH PEACHES AND CREAM

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
• In a standing electric mixer, beat the egg whites at medium speed until foamy. Add the cream of tartar and salt and beat until stiff peaks form. Beat in the sugar, a few tablespoons at a time, until smooth and glossy, about 4 minutes.
• Transfer the egg whites to a large, wide bowl. Using a fine sieve, gradually sift the flour over the egg whites, gently folding in the flour with a spatula. Fold in the vanilla and almond extracts.
• Scrape the batter into a 10-inch angel food cake pan. Using a table knife, slice through the cake batter several times to release any large air bubbles. Tap the cake pan once or twice on a flat surface. Bake in the center of the oven for 20 minutes. Increase the oven temperature to 350 degrees F and bake for about 35 minutes longer, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Invert the pan onto the neck of a wine bottle and let cool completely.
• To loosen the cake, run a thin-bladed knife around the side and tube of the pan. Unmold the cake and transfer to a platter. Cut the cake into wedges and drizzle with some of the reserved syrup. Serve with the sliced peaches and whipped cream.

APPLE-SPICE ANGEL FOOD CAKE

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine cake mix and water. Beat on low speed for 30 seconds. Beat on medium speed for 1 minute. Fold in the applesauce, pecans and pie spice., Gently spoon into an ungreased 10-in. tube pan. Cut through batter with a knife to remove air pockets. Bake on the lowest oven rack at 350° for 35-45 minutes or until lightly browned and entire top appears dry. Immediately invert pan; cool completely, about 1 hour., Run a knife around side and center tube of pan. Remove cake to a serving plate. Garnish with whipped topping and/or apple slices if desired.

GRANDMA ANNA'S APPLE CAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°.
• Lightly grease or spray a 9 X 9 cake pan.
• In a medium bowl, cream the shortening sugars & eggs together.
• In another bowl, sift together the dry ingredients.
• Add to the creamed ingredients, alternately with the sour milk.
• Beat on medium-high until smooth.
• Fold in the diced apples.
• Pour into greased pan.
• TOPPING:.
• Mix together 1 teaspoons cinnamon, ½ cup white sugar & ¼ cup light brown sugar. Spinkle evenly over top of cake.
• Bake for 1 hour or until a toothpick, inserted in the center comes out clean.
• ENJOY!

GRANDMA'S FRESH APPLE CAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a fluted tube pan (such as Bundt®).
• Sift flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt together in a bowl. Set aside.
• Mix sugar, egg, and oil together in another bowl. Stir in the flour mixture just until combined; fold in apple, walnuts, and raisins.
• Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean, about 1 hour.

GRANDMOTHER'S APPLE CAKE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350°F.
• Generously grease an 8-inch round cake pan (no need to grease if pan is nonstick).
• Melt the butter in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté the apples, tossing occasionally, until golden brown, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in the Calvados, 1 tablespoon of the sugar, and the cinnamon. Set aside until needed.
• Whisk together the yogurt and the remaining sugar in a large bowl, until very smooth, about 2 minutes. Combine the flour and baking soda, then add the oil and eggs, whisking well after each addition. Stir the apple pieces into the batter.
• Pour the batter into the prepared pan, spreading it evenly. Set on a sturdy baking sheet and bake for 45 to 55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow to cool on a wire rack.
• Note: The cake is best made several hours before serving, or better yet, the night before.

GRANDMA'S APPLE CAKE

Steps:

• Grease and flour a 9 inch cake tin.
• Cream butter and orange rind, caster sugar and beat until light and creamy.
• Mix 1 tablespoonful of the flour with apples in a dish.
• Put eggs, milk in bowl with creamed butted.
• Add remaining flour, peel and apples to the creamed mixture; blend well with a metal spoon.
• Turn into prepared tin, sprinkle with granulated sugar.
• Cook at 350°F/Gas 4, for 40-50 minutes until golden brown.
• Serve cold as a cake or hot as a pudding with custard, cream or ice cream.

GRANDMA'S APPLE CAKE

Steps:

• Pre-heat the oven at 180 C.
• In a bowl work the butter to a creamy consistency (an electric mixer would make it easier). Gradually add the sugar, eggs, vanilla essence, salt, juice and zest of the lemon. Incorporate well then add the flour, the cornflour and the raising agent. Stir well and add the milk.
• You should get a mixture which falls heavily from the spoon, not to runny, not too thick.
• Pour it all in a round cake tin.
• Peel and slice the apples into quarters, scrape them with a fork and lay them on the cake.
• Put the cake on the lower rack of the oven and cook for about 45 minutes.
• Switch the oven off, take the cake out but leave the oven door shut.
• Stir the jam with the hot water and when the cake is cooked spread it all over it and put it back into the hot oven for 5-10 minutes.