Hirsch Apple Cake

Name: Hirsch Apple Cake
Ingredients: 1 cup vegetable oil; 2 cups sugar; 3 -4 eggs, well beaten; 3 cups apples, diced; 3 cups flour, sifted; 12 teaspoon salt; 2 teaspoons cinnamon; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1 cup pecans, chopped (or more); 12 cup dark brown sugar; 12 cup granulated sugar; 3 tablespoons flour; 1 pinch salt; 1 teaspoon lemon juice; 12 cup water; 12 cup butter; 1 teaspoon vanilla

18 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

1 cup vegetable oil
2 cups sugar
3 -4 eggs, well beaten
3 cups apples, diced
3 cups flour, sifted
12 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup pecans, chopped (or more)
12 cup dark brown sugar
12 cup granulated sugar
3 tablespoons flour
1 pinch salt
1 teaspoon lemon juice
12 cup water
12 cup butter
1 teaspoon vanilla

Directions

1

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
2

Mix all cake ingredients (up to and including the pecans) together in a large bowl.
3

Pour the mixture into a greased and floured tube pan.
4

Bake for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, or until a thin knife or toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
5

For the Caramel Sauce: Stir all ingredients (below the pecans) in a saucepan on medium heat.
6

Bring to a gentle boil and cook, stirring constantly until thickened, about 5 minutes.
7

Serve warm sauce with slices of cake.