Moist Apple Cake

There are hundreds of apple cake recipes on zaar, but I believe this one is slightly different. This is one of my favorite sweet treats, from an Amish cookbook - Cooking with the Horse & Buggy People. Based on preference, the apples may be peeled as well.

• Ready In: 1 hr
• Serves: 8-12

Ingredients

• 3  eggs
• 1 1⁄4 cups sugar
• 1  cup  vegetable oil
• 2  cups all-purpose flour
• 1  teaspoon baking soda
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1  teaspoon cinnamon
• 2  cups apples, cored and chopped
• 1  cup  nuts, chopped (optional)

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F/ 177°C.
2. Beat together eggs, sugar and oil with a whisk until well mixed.
3. Combine dry ingredients.
4. Sift dry ingredients into egg mixture and mix well.
5. Fold in apples and nuts.
6. Pour into 9"x13" greased pan.
7. Bake for 45-50 minutes or until tested done with toothpick.
8. Note: Check around 40 minutes - my oven is usually slower than most.