Jewish Apple Cake Quick Bread
Jewish Apple Cake is one of my favorite celebrations of the fall season. It has a moist texture and rich flavor, both of which are enhanced by an added burst of delicious, gooey cinnamon-sugar apples. Traditionally made in a tube or bundt pan, I find making it as a quick bread is a nice alternative that yields two loaves, one to keep and one to share or freeze for future use. History of Jewish Apple Cake Jewish Apple Cake is widely believed to have roots in Eastern Europe and is often featured in Jewish cooking. Apples, a symbol of sweetness and hope for the new year in Jewish tradition, make the cake particularly popular during Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year. It is also dairy-free as it uses oil and orange juice as opposed to butter and milk to achieve moisture and richness. Many of the recipes on Family Tree Foodie are inspired by a…
Jewish Apple Cake is one of my favorite celebrations of the fall season. It has a moist texture and rich…
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