Simple Cinnamon Apple Cake

Name: Simple Cinnamon Apple Cake
Ingredients: 2 medium apples (I used one Granny Smith & one Golden Delicious apple); 3 eggs; 1 cup granulated sugar; 2 tablespoons sour cream (heaping); 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 1/4 cups buttermilk or 1 1/4 cups sour milk; 1/4 cup orange juice (or just use 1/4 cup buttermilk instead); 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour; raisins (optional)

11 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

2 medium apples (I used one Granny Smith & one Golden Delicious apple)
3 eggs
1 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons sour cream (heaping)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/4 cups buttermilk or 1 1/4 cups sour milk
1/4 cup orange juice (or just use 1/4 cup buttermilk instead)
1 teaspoon cinnamon
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
raisins (optional)

Directions

1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and lightly grease a 9x13 inch pan.I also line it with parchment paper.
2

Now ,thinly slice the apples and soak them in cold water with some lemon juice squeezed in, to prevent discoloration. Set aside.
3

Next, whisk the eggs until frothy.Add the sugar and continue whisking until fairly creamy ( or until sugar dissolves and blends in).Add the salt ,cinnamon and baking soda.Then,mix in the sour cream,buttermilk,and orange juice (if using any).
4

Gradually, add the flour to the mixture and mix until incorporated (do not overmix).If there are any lumps,mush them with a fork against the sides of the bowl.Gently fold in the raisins at this point,if using any.
5

Finally, pour the batter into the greased pan and line the top with the apple slices in any pattern you prefer.
6

Bake for 40-45 minute or until tester comes out clean.
7

Allow to cool and cut into squares.Serve.
8

NOTE: This cake tastes better after it stands for a while.