Flashback Friday (1977)

When I was 12 years old, and in 4-H , I won a Second Place ribbon for my Aunt Jeanne's Fresh Apple Cake recipe. (Yes, I have an Aunt Jeanne. I also had a Great Aunt Edna. They just don't make aunt names like they used to!)

   

Don't let the fact that I didn't get First Place deter you from making this recipe... it's awesome! And so, so yummy during the Autumn. I have company this weekend, so baking occured!

 

I love how favorite recipes get that "well-loved" look...
Above, left: The recipe card I used back in 1977.
Above, right: The recipe page I use currently... it has that look that makes me wonder, "Should  Dr. Henry Lee be called in to investigate?"

You can lighten up on the sugar amounts, and you can also substitute some applesauce for some of the oil if you'd like, but sometimes you just gotta go Full Octane with the original recipe, know what I mean?

Here's the recipe -- Enjoy!

Fresh Apple Cake

3 eggs
1 3/4 c. sugar
1 c. salad oil

Cream above, then add half of the following dry ingredients:

1 3/4 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. cinnamon (rounded)
1 tsp. salt

Add 1 tsp. vanilla and then the remaining dry ingredients.  Fold in 2 heaping cups finely cut fresh apples and 1 cup chopped walnuts.

Use greased 9x13 pan. 350 degrees. Test after 50 minutes. Cake may need a few minutes longer. Leave until it begins to shrink from pan. Serve as bars, or with whipped cream or ice cream.