APPLE SWIRL CAKE

2 cups chopped apples (peel and core)
2 cups plus 3 tbsp sugar, divided use
1 tsp cinnamon
1 cup cooking oil
4 eggs
1/4 cup orange juice
2 tsp vanilla
3 cups sifted flour
1 tbsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
confectioner's sugar (for garnish)

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Grease and flour a 12-cup Bundt pan.

Mix apple, 3 tablespoons sugar, and cinnamon. Set aside.

In large bowl, combine the remaining 2 cups sugar and cooking oil; beat. Add eggs, orange juice, and vanilla; set aside.

Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt; add to creamed mixture. Beat until smooth. Pour one third batter into prepared Bundt pan alternating with one half apple mixture. Repeat. End with layer of batter on top.

Bake at 325 degrees F for 60 minutes or until cake tests done. Cool in pan 10 to 15 minutes; turn out on wire rack or serving plate to complete cooling.

Sprinkle cooled cake with confectioner's sugar.

Servings: 12
Adapted from unknown source