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Virginia Reel Apple Cake
Photo: David Holifield

Virginia Reel Apple Cake

12 ingredients 20 min + 40 min 12 openrecipes
Virginia Reel Apple Cake

This has been my husband’s favorite cake for years, ever since his Mom made it. Vanilla cake with a tender crumb topped with cinnamon and sugar flavored apples. So delicious. It’s simplicity at its best.

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

905
Calories
20g
Protein
32g
Fat
135g
Carbs

Counts 8 of 10 ingredients — the other 2 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 8 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Flour 1 cup (125g) all-purpose 455
Vegetable 1 tbsp (14g) 120
Butter 1 tbsp (14g) 102
Apple 1 medium (182g) 95
Egg 1 large egg (50g) 78
Sugar 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated 49
Cinnamon 1 tsp ground (2.6g) 6
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0
Topping not in our table 0
Cake not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 4 cups FOR THE APPLE TOPPING:
  • 1 cup Peeled And Sliced Tart Apples
  • 2 Tablespoons Granulated Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Butter
  • 2 cups Ground Cinnamon
  • 2-½ teaspoons FOR THE CAKE:
  • 1 teaspoon Sifted All-Purpose Flour
  • ½ cups Baking Powder
  • 1 cup Salt
  • 2 whole Vegetable Shortening
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Large Eggs

Directions

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By tastykitchen · Recipe sourced from openrecipes

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