Gigi'S Apple Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. 2
   Grease and flour a 12 cup bundt or tube pan.
3. 3
   In a medium bowl, combine the 2 1/2 cups flour with the baking powder and 2 tsp of cinnamon.
4. 4
   In a large bowl, toss the apples with 1/4 cup sugar and the remaining 1 tsp of cinnamon and set aside.
5. 5
   In a standing mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat the 1 cup of oil with the eggs, orange juice, vanilla and remaining 2 cups of sugar on med speed for 1 minute.
6. 6
   Add the flour in 3 batches, mixing until just combined.
7. 7
   Add the apples and stir to combine.
8. 8
   Transfer to the pan, leaving about an inch from the top, bake until golden and a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean, about 1 1/2 hours.
9. 9
   Let the cake cool in the pan for about 30 minutes before unmolding it onto a rack to cool completely.