Apple Cake

From the kitchen of Joy Overacre, Moberly MO

• Ready In: 1 hr 15 mins
• Serves: 12
• Yields: 1 cake

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup margarine
• 2  cups sugar
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 2  eggs, beaten
• 1  teaspoon vanilla
• 1  teaspoon cinnamon
• 2  teaspoons baking soda
• 2  cups flour
• 1  cup raisins
• 1  cup  chopped pecans (optional)
• 4  cups apples, pared & chopped

Directions

1. Cream butter and sugar.
2. Add well-beaten eggs.
3. Sift dry ingredients into creamed mixture and blend well.
4. Add raisins, nuts and apples. Mixture will be very thick.
5. Spoon into 9x13 greased and floured pan.
6. Bake at 350 degrees.
7. Test with toothpick after 30 minutes for doneness.
8. Frost with cream cheese icing or simply serve with a dollop of whipped cream.