10/13/2026
HOMEMADE SPICED APPLE CAKE
Nothing says fall like a delicious homemade apple cake! Packed with fresh apples, cinnamon, and warm spices, this cake is perfect with a cup of coffee.
INGREDIENTS
* 2½ cups all-purpose flour
* 2 teaspoons baking powder
* ¾ teaspoon baking soda
* ½ teaspoon salt
* 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
* ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
* ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
* ¼ teaspoon ground allspice
* 1 cup vegetable oil
* 1 cup granulated sugar
* ½ cup packed brown sugar
* 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
* 4 large eggs, room temperature
* 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
* 2 tablespoons orange juice
* 3 cups peeled, chopped apples (about 2–3 large apples)
DIRECTIONS
1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and allspice.
3. In another bowl, mix vegetable oil, granulated sugar, brown sugar, applesauce, eggs, vanilla, and orange juice until combined.
4. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and stir until just combined.
5. Gently fold in chopped apples.
6. Pour batter into the prepared baking pan.
7. Bake approximately 45–50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Allow cake to cool before
EASY ONE-POT LASAGNA
All the delicious flavors of homemade lasagna without all the layering! This hearty, comforting meal is made in one pot, making it perfect for busy weeknights.
INGREDIENTS
* 1 lb ground beef
* 1 small yellow onion, diced
* 3 cloves garlic, minced
* 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
* ½ teaspoon salt
* ¼ teaspoon black pepper
* 1 jar (24 oz) marinara sauce
* 2 cups beef broth
* 8 oz lasagna noodles, broken into pieces
* ¾ cup ricotta cheese
* 1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
* ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
* Fresh parsley or basil for topping
DIRECTIONS
1. In a large pot or deep skillet, brown ground beef over medium heat.
2. Add diced onion and cook until softened. Drain excess grease if needed.
3. Stir in garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1 minute.
4. Add marinara sauce and beef broth. Stir well.
5. Add broken lasagna noodles and stir to coat with sauce.
6. Bring to a gentle boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15–20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until noodles are tender. Add extra broth if needed.
7. Spoon ricotta cheese over the top.
8. Sprinkle with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
9. Cover and cook another 3–5 minutes, until cheese is melted.
Serve with garlic bread and a fresh garden salad for a delicious family dinner.
