Ingredients

1 C. all-purpose flour
1 C. firmly packed brown sugar, divided
1/4 tsp. salt, optional
2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. baking soda
2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
1 tsp. vanilla
1/3 C. apple juice
2-1/2 C. sliced, peeled apples
1 Tbsp. cinnamon imperials
1 3/4 C. apple juice

Cooking Instructions

Suggested apple varieties to use: Empire, Gala, Golden Delicious, Ida Red, Jonagold, Jonathan, McIntosh or Rome. In medium-size mixing bowl, combine flour, 1/2 C. of the sugar, salt, baking powder and soda. Add oil, vanilla and the 1/3 C. apple cider, mixing until smooth. Gently stir in apples and cinnamon imperials. Spread mixture evenly in 9 x 9 x 2-inch pan. Sprinkle remaining sugar over apple mixture. Carefully pour remaining 1 3/4 C. apple cider over batter. Bake in 350 oven about 55 minutes or until cake is done. Cool slightly before serving with whipped topping or frozen yogurt, if desired. Microwave Method: Prepare according to above directions, spreading mixture in glass 8 x 8 x 2-inch microwave-safe baking dish. Sprinkle remaining sugar over batter. Pour apple cider over mixture. Cook on HIGH 12 minutes or until cake tests done, turning dish every 3 minutes. Cool slightly before serving.
 
 
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