6 cups thinly sliced and chopped apples (about 6-8 medium apples)
2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
2 1/2 cups granulated sugar, divided
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup vegetable oil
4 large eggs
1/4 cup orange juice
2 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract