Jewish Apple Cake

Jewish Apple Cake is a moist, dense, and often tall, single-layer cake packed with chunks of fresh apples and warm spices like cinnamon. It typically features a tender, cakey crumb and is frequently topped with a simple cinnamon-sugar or streusel crumb topping. This beloved dessert has roots in Ashkenazi Jewish cuisine, particularly popular in American Jewish communities.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

As a traditional cake, it is high in carbohydrates and fat, with moderate protein from the flour and eggs. It provides some dietary fiber and vitamin C from the apples, but is primarily an energy-dense treat. A typical slice can range from 350 to 500 calories, depending on the recipe and portion size.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	380 kcal
Protein	4 g
Carbs	58 g
Fat	16 g
Fiber	2 g
Sugar	36 g
Sodium	280 mg
Potassium	150 mg
Vitamin C	4 mg
Calcium	60 mg
Iron	1.8 mg
Vitamin A	80 IU
Phosphorus	70 mg
Magnesium	15 mg
Vitamin B6	0.1 mg

Per 1 slice (approx. 1/12 of a 9-inch cake, 120 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

This cake is a staple at Jewish holiday gatherings and family celebrations, embodying a tradition of home baking. Its use of oil instead of butter makes it a classic 'pareve' (non-dairy) dessert, allowing it to be served after meat meals in keeping with kosher dietary laws.