Blue Ribbon Apple Cake

Ingredients

3 c all purpose flour
2 1/4 c sugar divided
1 tbsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
4 eggs
1 c vegetable oil
3/8 c orange juice
2 1/2 tsp vanilla
4 slices baking apples
2 tsp cinnamon
1 powdered sugar

Instructions

In a mixing bowl, combine flour, 2 cups sugar, baking powder and salt. Combine eggs, oil, orange juice and vanilla; add to flour mixture and mix well. In a bowl, toss apples with cinnamon and remaining sugar. Spread a third of the batter into a greased 10-inch tube pan. Top with half the apples. Repeat layers. Carefully spread remaining batter over apples. Bake at 350 for 55-65 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool in pan 15 minutes before removing to a wire rack; cool. Dust with powdered sugar.