Fresh Apple Cake

Unbalanced

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Preheat oven to 325º.

Step 2

Generously grease a 10-inch tube pan. Combine the sugar and cinnamon and coat the inside of the pan with the mixture by shaking the pan all around until the sides and bottom are coated.

Step 3

Beat the oil and sugar with an electric mixer until well blended. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.

Step 4

With a spatula, stir in the apples and vanilla.

Step 5

Sift together the cinnamon, nutmeg, flour, baking soda and salt. Add the flour mixture to the apple mixture and mix well with a spatula.

Step 6

Add the pecans and raisins. The batter will be very thick.

Step 7

Spoon the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.

Step 8

Lift the pan from the counter about 2 inches and drop it back down to get out all of the air bubbles.

Step 9

Bake the cake for 1 1/2 to 1 3/4 hours, until a tester inserted in the center comes out clean.

Step 10

Allow to rest on the countertop for at least 30 minutes before turning out onto a cake plate to cool completely.