Apple Cake

Submitted by litldarlin

"This was a recipe I found in the paper and decided to make it for myself. I didn't change a thing. It is perfect just the way it is."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 5mins
• Ingredients: 16
• Yields: 18-20 squares

ingredients

• 2 whole eggs
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 1⁄2 cup vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon real vanilla, not imitation
• 2 cups all-purpose white flour
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 -3 teaspoons cinnamon
• 1⁄4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 4 cups red apples, diced & peeled
• 1 cup chopped walnuts

• Cream Cheese Frosting

• 1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 3 tablespoons butter, softened
• 1 pinch salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 1⁄2 cups confectioners' sugar

directions

1. Beat eggs until light and fluffy.
2. Gradually add sugar, oil and vanilla.
3. Into a separate bowl, sift together flour, salt, baking soda, cinnamon and nutmeg; stir into first mixture.
4. Stir in diced apples and chopped walnuts.
5. Put in greased 13x9x2-inch baking pan and bake at 350° for 45 minutes.
6. Let cake cool in pan on a rack for 10 to 15 minutes.
7. Spread cooled apple cake with cream cheese frosting.
8. Serve & enjoy.