10+ Jewish Apple Cake Recipes for Rosh Hashanah and Beyond

jewish apple cake with a slice removed
Photo: Ashlina Brown

Whether you're looking for the perfect apple cake for Rosh Hashanah or are just in the mood for a moist and flavorful slice of apple cake with a cup of coffee, the Allrecipes community has shared a treasure trove of family recipes for Jewish apple cake over the years, each time-tested over generations. Browse this collection for our best Jewish apple cake recipes, with thousands of five-star reviews to prove it!

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Jewish Apple Cake I

Jewish apple cake i

Well over a hundred five-star reviews don't lie — this apple cake recipe is a keeper! "A lot of Jewish apple cakes come out dry but this cake is very moist and delicious," says reviewer MISSIMIN.

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Jewish Apple Cake from Bubba's Recipe Box

jewish apple cake baked in a tube pan with apples on top
realgirl

If you're looking for a classic Jewish apple cake that's stood the test of time, this is your recipe: "I've been making this cake for 37 years now. It is a foolproof recipe and a sure crowd-pleaser," says recipe submitter Janyce.

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Jewish Apple Cake

jewish apple cake close up baked in a bundt pan
Yolanda Perez- Korb

The Allrecipes community loves this Jewish apple cake, which features an optional butter-orange glaze. "I have made this cake for over 30 years, and is still the one favorite in the family!" says reviewer grammanene.

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Jewish Apple Cake II

a small jewish apple cake decorated with almonds and cream cheese frosting
What's for dinner mom?

Many reviewers have put their own twist on this trusty recipe with great results. Allrecipes Allstar What's for dinner, mom? details hers: "Excellent! Made cupcakes and topped with Cream Cheese II from this site. Topped with slivered almonds and cinnamon dusted them. Really pretty and VERY tasty!"

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Cinnamon-Apple Cake AKA Hanukkah Cake

Cinnamon-Apple Cake AKA Hanukkah Cake
Linda

Recipe creator Mr. Big Business has generously shared his family's favorite recipe for Hanukkah apple cake: "A very moist and dense cake with apples and cinnamon, traditionally served during Hanukkah. It's a favorite in our household, and best of all, not from a box."

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Adam's Apple Cake

serving of apple cake with vanilla ice cream on the side
deb

"This cake tastes like the Jewish apple cake my late mother used to make...thanks for the fond memories!" says one of many happy reviewers of Adam's apple cake. Watch the story behind Adam's recipe, developed when he was just 10 years old and inspired by his great-grandmother who worked in a Brooklyn bakery for 30 years.

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Passover Apple Cake

passover apple cake baked in a 9x13 dish
Karen Weigand Troendle

Many thanks to Shelley for sharing this family heirloom recipe: "My mother...has been making this apple cake for her Seders for years."

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Mom's Favorite Jewish Apple Cake

jewish apple cake with a slice removed
Ashlina Brown

Recipe submitter Judy says this moist, dense Jewish apple cake has long been a winner: "I've been making this cake for over 30 years, and always get great compliments from it." Orange juice and cinnamon add great flavor to complement the fresh apples.

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Apple Honey Bundt Cake

a bundt cake on a glass platter with a honey glaze
Allrecipes

Reviewer Clare gives this recipe five stars and says it's both Rosh Hashanah and hubby approved: "An excellent cake for Rosh Hashanah... The cake turned out wonderfully! Very moist and quite delicious, and hubby even said it was the best honey cake he had ever had (I blush!)"

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Apple Cakes for All

a square slice of gluten free apple cake
Stacey Femerithian

If you have a special diet to consider, try these top-rated apple cake recipes that will please everyone at your table:

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More Inspiration

Soft, Chewy Rosh Hashanah Honey-Walnut Cookies
mandy

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