Memories of Mom for #SundaySupper

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This week's theme is Hometown Foods.  I live in the Midwest.  Michigan to be exact.  Which I personally think is more Northeast than Midwest but nobody asked my opinion!!  Our area is abundant in apples, cherries, wild blueberries, white fish, perch, pickeral and venison.  We produce cereal, sugar, gingerale, beer, wine, cheese and chocolate. As you see, we have ton's of hometown foods from which to pick but as I was going through my day thinking about what I should make I stopped in to see my Mom.

This immediately brought to mind my hometown in which I grew up.  My parents had a small orchard in their yard containg 5 or 6 apple trees, 5 or 6 pear trees, a prune plum tree and a peach tree. My birthday falls in August, right when all of the apple trees were being harvested.  Each year my Mom would make me an Apple Cake for my Birthday.  I am not a frosting person and never have been so this cake was perfect because there was no frosting just a sprinkling of Cinnamon and Sugar on top before it baked.  I am happy to share this memory with you at today's #SundaySupper.

Make the batter for a simple yellow cake mix.

You can use boxed, your favorite recipe or my recipe included below.

Peel and core 2 local, organic apples.

I used McIntosh which are one of my favorites.

Cut into thin slices.

Stick the slices down into the cake batter.

I try to make sure that every bite of cake will contain apple.

Sprinkle liberally with Cinnamon Sugar.

You can buy this premade but it is a lot cheaper and easier to make your own.

Just add 1 t. of cinnamon to 1 c. of sugar.

Bake it until a skewer inserted comes out clean.

Enjoy with coffee in the morning.

Or with a big glass of milk as an afternoon snack.

Or as a wonderful dessert following #SundaySupper.

Memories of Mom; Michigan Apple Cake

3/4 c. butter, softened

3 eggs, room temperature

2 1/2 c. flour

2 1/2 t. baking powder

pinch of salt

1 3/4 c. sugar

1 1/2 t. vanilla

1 1/4 c. milk

2 apples, cored, peeled and thinly sliced

Cinnamon Sugar

Mix flour, baking powder and salt in small bowl.  Set aside.

Cream butter and sugar.  Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each.  Add vanilla then add flour mixture alternately with milk beating on low speed just until combined.

Place into a 9x13 pan that has been treated with baking spray.  Arrange apple slices on top of cake pushing mostly into the batter.  Sprinkle liberally with Cinnamon Sugar.

Bake in a preheated 375* oven for half an hour or until a skewer inserted into the cake comes out clean.  Print Recipe

Make sure you visit all of our great cooks who are sharing what Hometown Favorites they are serving for #SundaySupper.

Breakfast

• Alamo City Breakfast Tacos by The Weekend Gourmet
• Gluten Free Cinnamon Raisin Bagels by Cupcakes & Kale Chips
• Mickey Mouse Waffles by Wallflour Girl
• New York Style Bagels by The Girl In The Little Red Kitchen
• Peanut Butter and Fluff French Toast by Momma’s Meals

Drinks

• Candied Kumquat Peels, Kumquat Syrup, and Kumquat-Ade by Recipe for Perfection
• Wine Pairing Recommendations for Hometown Food by ENOFYLZ Wine Blog

Appetizers and Snacks

• Baked Buffalo Chicken Wings by Peanut Butter and Peppers
• Cuban Sandwich Crostini by Casa de Crews
• Cuban Sandwich Dip by Family Foodie
• South Jersey Boardwalk Caramel Corn by Take A Bite Out of Boca

Main Dishes

• Arancini Risotto Balls by La Bella Vita Cucina
• Cauliflower and Lentil Curry by Mess Makes Food
• Chicken and Dumplings by Food Lust People Love
• Crockpot Cincinnati Chili by Palatable Pastime
• Fried Rice Vermicelli with Vegetable Fritters by Brunch with Joy
• Honey Cola Baked Ham by Magnolia Days
• Hot Brown Ham Sliders by A Kitchen Hoor's Adventures
• Joe's Special by Nosh My Way
• New England Beans and Cod by Cooking Chat
• Pasties by Recipes Food and Cooking
• Philadelphia Tomato Pie by The Redhead Baker
• Pierogies by Hezzi D's Books and Cooks
• Portobello "Philly Cheese Steak" by PancakeWarriors
• Pozole Rojo by Simply Healthy Family
• Revved-up Poutine by Jane's Adventures in Dinner
• Rice with Pork and Pineapple by Basic N Delicious
• San Francisco Cioppino by Eat, Drink and be Tracy
• Seattle-Style Dungeness Crab Roll by Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen
• Tex-Mex Cheese Enchiladas with Chile con Carne by The Texan New Yorker
• The Pittsburgh Devonshire Sandwich by Seduction in the Kitchen
• Vegan Timbits by Killer Bunnies, Inc
• Victory Pig Sicilian Style Pizza by Rants From My Crazy Kitchen
• Xiang La Tu Zi // Hot & Spicy Rabbit by Curried Canteloupe
• Oven Toasted Ravioli by Curious Cuisiniere

Side Dishes

• 1905 Salad by Supper for a Steal
• Chicken Rice Pilaf by Crazy Foodie Stunts
• Greek Salad with Potato Salad by Ruffles & Truffles
• Korean Steamed Eggs by Hip Foodie Mom
• Smoke House Cheesy Garlic Bread by Peaceful Cooking

Desserts

• Apple Crisp by Serena Bakes Simply From Scratch
• Buckeye Cupcakes by Desserts Required
• Carob Bumpy Cake by Pies and Plots
• Chocolate Earthquake Cake by That Skinny Chick Can Bake
• Chocolate Pocky Cake by NinjaBaker
• Grandma Sweeney's Chocolate Cream Pie by Lifestyle Food Artistry
• Lemon Buttermilk Bundt Cake by Alida's Kitchen
• Memories of Mom; Michigan Apple Cake by A Day in the Life on the Farm
• Mile High Strawberry Pie by Cindy's Recipes and Writings
• Pear Parkin by Happy Baking Days
• Toasted Marshmallow Ice Cream by From Gate to Plate
• Vernors Cake by Country Girl in the Village