I’m in NWA for a few days at a conference and am getting to enjoy our newly renovated (but only barely furnished) lake condo:) I’ll be sharing some before and after pictures in a bit, but for now I’ll be sharing this delicious apple cake recipe that I have enjoyed for years. It’s apple picking time up here in NW Arkansas and a great time to make a cake or two…one for now and one to freeze for later.
Eleanor Fikes was one of the nicest people you could know. She was a “jewel” in the crown of Arkansas Garden Clubs and taught me so much about plants and the basics of flower arranging. She made me a gorgeous pinecone wreath that I used for years until it literally fell apart. I miss her and her dear friendship. This is her fresh apple cake recipe. I just know that she’s smiling in Heaven that I have chosen to share it with you.
Eleanor’s Fresh Apple Cake
4 cups chopped apples (I use a mixture of Arkansas Blacks and Granny Smiths)
2 cups sugar.
Mix apples and sugar and let stand for 20 minutes.
3 cups flour
2 teaspoons soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup cooking oil
2 eggs
1 cup chopped pecans, toasted
Mix flour, soda, salt, cooking oil and eggs in mixer. Fold in apples and nuts. Mix well. Pour in a lightly greased tube or Bundt pan. Bake for 1 hour (or until a toothpick comes out clean) at 350 degrees. Let sit in pan for 5 minutes after removing from oven before releasing from the pan.
Thanks for joining me for What’s On the Menu Wednesday. I look forward to what you have to say.
YUM! All things apple and pumpkin make a delicious fall 🙂
Mrs. A, I’m now following your blog and it is wonderful! I’m pretty sure my passion for writing started in middle school! 🙂
Wanted to make sure you knew about the giveaway on my blog, you should check it out, it is cooking related.
It’s nice that you have this recipe to remember your friend by. Looks yummy!
Thanks again for hosting What’s On the Menu.
Your Apple Cake Recipe looks really tasty. I’m saving this recipe for when the apples on my tree are ripe. YUM! Thanks for hosting.
Wendy
Around My Family Table
Those bushels of apples look so good! Love apples! Did you know it is national apple month? Thanks for hosting. I am linking up with a Honey Pecan Apple Salad.
Love your blog! So helpful!
This recipe sounds wonderful. I have never made an apple cake before. It’s time for me to try one!
What a yummy recipe! I can’t wait to try it! Apples are the best!
First time here, happy weekend!
This blog of yours is really very helpful. Lots of nice and great ideas.
I linked up too late. I didn’t realize it was a Wed.theme (oops). I found you at WomenLivingWell and her link said “Dining with Debbie”. Well, I hope its okay that I added my pancake post anyways! 😉 Thank you.