My sister has had a very rough time of it for the past few years. She has been at the end of her rope a number of times but has found the strength to pull through. Now her husband is dying. He is getting hospice care, but it is still a heavy burden of care taking for her.
I will pick up my niece at the airport and drive her to my sister's. I'll do the same for my nephew if he is able to get a flight. In the meantime I baked a cake and made a batch of chicken salad, which is the ultimate comfort food to my way of thinking. What I do when I feel otherwise helpless.
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I have seen this recipe as French Apple Cake and Russian Apple Cake, pretty much the exact same. It is the easiest cake in the world to make. I do have some apples, but I also had some plums that needed using so it's either French or Russian Plum Cake.
Oven preheated to 350 (F)
Line a springform cake pan bottom with parchment and grease the both the parchment and the sides of the pan.
1 cup sugar
3 eggs
1 tsp. of vanilla, 1 tsp. almond extract, and 1 tsp. of lemon juice
1 cup all purpose flour
6 medium apples (or plums) peeled, cored and chopped
Almonds and confectioner's sugar are optional
Beat the sugar and eggs until thickened and light in color. Add in the vanilla, almond extract and lemon juice. Stir in the flour until all combined. Then gently stir in the fruit. Pour into prepared cake pan. I sprinkled sliced almonds on top. Bake in preheated oven for 45 minutes. It should pass the toothpick test and be golden brown on top. Let cool. Sift some confectioner's sugar on top if desired.
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Oh, this cake does sound delicious, and I sincerely hope it does bring some comfort to you sister and her family. My thoughts are with you all.
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry to hear about your BIL. I hope the family is able to be together in their grief.
ReplyDeleteTake care and stay well.
The end-of-life can be terribly difficult, I know.
ReplyDeleteAll the best. Good for you for helping out.
So sorry she is having such a rough time of it.
ReplyDeleteThe pie looks good and the comfort for her will be the love and care you are showing her by taking the fixing of a meal plus dessert out of her hands and off her back.
So sorry about your sad news. The cake sounds like a winner. I shall write it down and give it a try! Thanks for sharing! 💖
ReplyDeleteThat cake sounds delicious and good you can give your niece, and perhaps nephew too, a ride to your sister's house from the airport, at this sad time for her.
ReplyDeleteOlga, I am so sorry about your sister and brother in law. I bake in times of stress too so I get the comfort food. I hope that you all get some comfort in this uncomfortable situation.
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear about your sister and her husband, but I'd think anyone would love that apple cake. I wish them the best. And don't forget to wear a mask when you go pick up your nephew.
ReplyDeleteSometimes the smallest gestures are very important to someone dealing with tragedy. Wear a mask and wash your hands so that they do not have to take care of you.
ReplyDeleteOH gosh... Your poor sister. I'm so sorry to hear about her and her poor husband. It's such a difficult time. You are very kind to do all you can for her.
ReplyDeleteThat apple cake sounds so very yummy!
I am so sorry to hear this sad news. You will cheer everyone up with your dessert.
ReplyDeleteThank you for comments.
ReplyDeleteMy BIL died on Wednesday evening. My sister's three children are with her and a sense of relief will settle in soon. He was a large part of making life a living hell for my sister.