4 lg. apples
5 tbsp. sugar
2 tsp. cinnamon
3 c. unsifted all-purpose flour
2 1/2 c. sugar
3 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
3 tsp. vanilla
1/3 c. orange juice (diluted - not concentrate)
4 eggs
1 c. vegetable oil

Pare and core 4 large apples - - slice thin; cover with mixture of 5 tablespoons of sugar and 2 teaspoons of cinnamon.

In another bowl mix the remaining ingredients, dry ingredients first, then the wet. Beat 5 minutes at medium speed. Use large tube pan -- grease, flour and wax paper the pan first. Layer first batter, then apples, ending up with batter on top. Keep apple layers heaviest at top. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour and 20 minutes or until top is crisp. Serves 8 to 10.

Place pan on rack on notch one up from bottom notch. Cool for about 15 minutes upright, then invert onto plate.