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Peel, core, and thinly slice the apples.
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Sprinkle 2 teaspoons cinnamon and 5 tablespoons of sugar over the apples, then toss and set aside.
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In a large bowl sift together flour, the rest of the sugar, baking powder and salt.
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Add the canola oil, eggs, juice and vanilla. Mix the ingredients until batter is creamy.
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Pour half of batter into lightly greased and floured tube pan.
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Layer half of the apples, then the rest of the batter, and then the remainder of the apples in the pan.
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Bake at 350° for 1 1/2 hours or until done.
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Serve warm with a good quality vanilla ice cream and a nice cup of coffee or tea of your choice.
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No frosting is needed. The apples create a moist and flavorful topping and filling.
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Experiment by adding a cup of fresh cranberries to the batter, or substitute apples for pears.