Wednesday, February 22, 2017

How To Make Tennessee Apple Stack Cake — Baking Lessons from The Kitchn

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Simmer, stirring occasionally, until the apples are softened, about 5 minutes.”,”image”:{“id”:”3deb6cab12dcc4c45dce037b9f6c496f81228513″,”width”:5760,”height”:3840,”format”:”JPEG”,”created_by_id”:757,”updated_by_id”:null,”created_at”:”2017-01-30T18:35:49.207-05:00″,”updated_at”:”2017-01-30T18:35:49.207-05:00″,”credit_style”:”external”,”credit_author_id”:757,”credit_name”:”Lauren Volo”,”credit_url”:”http://www.laurenvolo.com”,”credit_email”:””,”credit_custom”:””,”credit_license”:””,”credit_linked_post_id”:null,”focus_x”:null,”focus_y”:null,”filename”:”AppleStackCak_34844.jpg”,”alt_text”:null,”exclude_from_color_search”:false,”crop”:null,”ancestor”:null}},{“image_id”:”8f4e17e49aa48cba50c364709549c87c027fc96c”,”caption”:”\u003cb\u003eCool the apple filling: \u003c/b\u003e Remove the pan from the heat and set aside to cool while you prepare the cake batter.”,”image”:{“id”:”8f4e17e49aa48cba50c364709549c87c027fc96c”,”width”:5760,”height”:3840,”format”:”JPEG”,”created_by_id”:757,”updated_by_id”:null,”created_at”:”2017-01-30T18:30:46.832-05:00″,”updated_at”:”2017-01-30T18:30:46.832-05:00″,”credit_style”:”external”,”credit_author_id”:757,”credit_name”:”Lauren Volo”,”credit_url”:”http://www.laurenvolo.com”,”credit_email”:””,”credit_custom”:””,”credit_license”:””,”credit_linked_post_id”:null,”focus_x”:null,”focus_y”:null,”filename”:”AppleStackCak_34850.jpg”,”alt_text”:null,”exclude_from_color_search”:false,”crop”:null,”ancestor”:null}},{“image_id”:”299f63690e6d48e73215a15519db18ec87cbbd0e”,”caption”:” \u003cb\u003eCombine the dry ingredients: \u003c/b\u003e Whisk the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt together in a large bowl; set aside.”,”image”:{“id”:”299f63690e6d48e73215a15519db18ec87cbbd0e”,”width”:5760,”height”:3840,”format”:”JPEG”,”created_by_id”:757,”updated_by_id”:null,”created_at”:”2017-01-30T18:31:07.830-05:00″,”updated_at”:”2017-01-30T18:31:07.830-05:00″,”credit_style”:”external”,”credit_author_id”:757,”credit_name”:”Lauren Volo”,”credit_url”:”http://www.laurenvolo.com”,”credit_email”:””,”credit_custom”:””,”credit_license”:””,”credit_linked_post_id”:null,”focus_x”:null,”focus_y”:null,”filename”:”AppleStackCake_34808.jpg”,”alt_text”:null,”exclude_from_color_search”:false,”crop”:null,”ancestor”:null}},{“image_id”:”5842b6994d4d18b120a0219692e1f100d4f854e4″,”caption”:”\u003cb\u003eCream the butter and sugars\u003c/b\u003e: Place the butter and sugar in a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment. (Alternatively, use a large bowl and electric hand mixer). Beat on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.”,”image”:{“id”:”5842b6994d4d18b120a0219692e1f100d4f854e4″,”width”:5760,”height”:3840,”format”:”JPEG”,”created_by_id”:757,”updated_by_id”:null,”created_at”:”2017-01-30T18:34:32.506-05:00″,”updated_at”:”2017-01-30T18:34:32.506-05:00″,”credit_style”:”external”,”credit_author_id”:757,”credit_name”:”Lauren Volo”,”credit_url”:”http://www.laurenvolo.com”,”credit_email”:””,”credit_custom”:””,”credit_license”:””,”credit_linked_post_id”:null,”focus_x”:null,”focus_y”:null,”filename”:”AppleStackCake_34814.jpg”,”alt_text”:null,”exclude_from_color_search”:false,”crop”:null,”ancestor”:null}},{“image_id”:”679d6ffd086e277be09a72cad569bf0ba9f45c8d”,”caption”:”\u003cb\u003eAdd the eggs and sorghum:\u003c/b\u003e Stop and scrape down the sides of the mixing bowl with a spatula. Return the mixer to medium-low speed and add the eggs one at a time, followed by the sorghum or molasses. Beat until homogenous and lightened in color, about 2 minutes more.”,”image”:{“id”:”679d6ffd086e277be09a72cad569bf0ba9f45c8d”,”width”:5760,”height”:3840,”format”:”JPEG”,”created_by_id”:757,”updated_by_id”:null,”created_at”:”2017-01-30T18:29:26.902-05:00″,”updated_at”:”2017-01-30T18:29:26.902-05:00″,”credit_style”:”external”,”credit_author_id”:757,”credit_name”:”Lauren Volo”,”credit_url”:”http://www.laurenvolo.com”,”credit_email”:””,”credit_custom”:””,”credit_license”:””,”credit_linked_post_id”:null,”focus_x”:null,”focus_y”:null,”filename”:”AppleStackCake_34820.jpg”,”alt_text”:null,”exclude_from_color_search”:false,”crop”:null,”ancestor”:null}},{“image_id”:”9de76bc6dde3052f645a350ce21d035ccb107da5″,”caption”:”\u003cb\u003eAdd the flour, alternating with the buttermilk:\u003c/b\u003e Stop the mixer and scrape down the sides of the bowl. Add about 1/3 of the flour mixture, return the mixer to low speed, and mix until all the flour has been incorporated. Slowly pour in 1/2 of the buttermilk and mix until homogenous. Repeat stopping the mixer and scraping, mixing in another 1/3 of the flour mixture, then the remaining buttermilk, and finally the remaining flour.”,”image”:{“id”:”9de76bc6dde3052f645a350ce21d035ccb107da5″,”width”:5760,”height”:3840,”format”:”JPEG”,”created_by_id”:757,”updated_by_id”:null,”created_at”:”2017-01-30T18:29:08.786-05:00″,”updated_at”:”2017-01-30T18:29:08.786-05:00″,”credit_style”:”external”,”credit_author_id”:757,”credit_name”:”Lauren Volo”,”credit_url”:”http://www.laurenvolo.com”,”credit_email”:””,”credit_custom”:””,”credit_license”:””,”credit_linked_post_id”:null,”focus_x”:null,”focus_y”:null,”filename”:”AppleStackCake_34830.jpg”,”alt_text”:null,”exclude_from_color_search”:false,”crop”:null,”ancestor”:null}},{“image_id”:”2d4bc8f7b52c11a5974f5520e5f4781ce7141065″,”caption”:”\u003cb\u003eChill the cake batter:\u003c/b\u003e Transfer the cake batter to a smaller bowl, cover, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.”,”image”:{“id”:”2d4bc8f7b52c11a5974f5520e5f4781ce7141065″,”width”:5760,”height”:3840,”format”:”JPEG”,”created_by_id”:757,”updated_by_id”:null,”created_at”:”2017-01-30T18:29:08.959-05:00″,”updated_at”:”2017-01-30T18:29:08.959-05:00″,”credit_style”:”external”,”credit_author_id”:757,”credit_name”:”Lauren Volo”,”credit_url”:”http://www.laurenvolo.com”,”credit_email”:””,”credit_custom”:””,”credit_license”:””,”credit_linked_post_id”:null,”focus_x”:null,”focus_y”:null,”filename”:”AppleStackCake_34838.jpg”,”alt_text”:null,”exclude_from_color_search”:false,”crop”:null,”ancestor”:null}},{“image_id”:”3c829981fbd517ef1620222775831572d885565b”,”caption”:”\u003cb\u003eProcess the apple filling:\u003c/b\u003e While the cake batter is filling, transfer the cooked and cooled apple filling into in a food processor fitted with the blade attachment or a blender. 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If you grew up in Tennessee, you may know apple stack cake as a homey regional specialty that sometimes bears the name of the state itself, going by Tennessee Mountain Cake in some old cookbooks. If you’ve never been to Tennessee but love apples and cake (or both), then you really must know about this old-fashioned dessert.

Like many classic desserts, it’s a labor of love, a pastime for a weekend afternoon, but once assembled, it is the kind of cake that can be enjoyed all week long. Pair it with a warm cup of coffee or tea and see how easily a conversation lingers over this homey cake.

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