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Two weeks ago, Margaret requested a recipe for a fresh apple cake.  We
published three receips last week, and here's another.
>From Sue and Walt N:

Not exactly as requested but guaranteed delicious.

Chopped Apple Cake
2 sticks margarine
2 cups sugar (or a little less - like 1 1/2 cups - especially
  if apples are sweet)
2 eggs
2 cups flour
2 tsp each baking soda, cinnamon and vanilla 4 tsp lemon juice (which you
can put on the apples as you cut
  them up to keep them from discoloring)
4 cups finely chopped, peeled eating apples (about 6 medium)

Combine first 3 ingredients and beat one minute. Mix dry ingredients and
add to creamed mixture about one third at a time.  Batter will be very
stiff.  Add remaining ingredients and mix well.  Pour into greased and
floured 13 x 9 x 2 pan and bake at 350 for one hour.  Stays fresh; can be
frozen.


Here's a recipe from one of our regular contributors:

Loaded Mashed Potato Cakes

    Mashed Potatoes 2 1/2 cups
    1 1/2 cups shredded mild cheddar cheese
    1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
    3 strips bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled
    1/2 cup all purpose flour
    1 tsp garlic powder
    1 green onions, chopped
    1 large egg
    1/2 cup Italian breadcrumbs
    3 to 4 tablespoon vegetable oil, for frying

Optional toppings:

    Sour cream
    Ranch Dressing
    Chopped green onions

Instructions

    Combine the mashed potatoes, both cheeses, crumble bacon,
flour, garlic powder, onions and egg in a large bowl and stir to combine. 
Chill the mixture, covered, for about 15 minutes, up to 24 hours.
    Use an ice cream scoop with a trigger release handle to
scoop potato mixture into small 2 inch rounds.  Shape the rounds into 1/3
inch thick patties using your hands.  Place the breadcrumbs in a shallow
bowl and coat potato patties on both sides with breadcrumbs.
    Lightly oil the bottom of a cast iron or non-stick pan with
the vegetable oil over medium-high heat.  Cook the potato patties for 3 to
4 minutes per side, until golden brown, and then place on a paper towel
lined plate.  Let cool slightly before enjoying.  Dip in either sour cream
or ranch dressing.

Carol T--Cullman,Al
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