Ingredients

  • 2 medium apples peeled, cored, thinly sliced
  • 78 cups pecans
  • 23 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup margarine soft
  • 23 cup sugar superfine
  • 3 large eggs
  • 2 cups flour, all-purpose
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 23 cup apple cider dry

Method

  • Chop the nuts coarsely in the food processor, then put with the sugar in a small bowl.
  • Put the apples in another.
  • Grease a pan approximately 12 x 8 x 2 inches and preheat the oven to 375F (190C).
  • In an electric mixer, cream the margarine and sugar until fluffy, beat in the eggs 1 at a time, then stir in the flour (sifted with the spices and raising agents) alternately with the liquid.
  • Pour half the mixture into the prepared pan, arrange the sliced apples in an even layer on top and sprinkle with half the nut mixture.
  • Smooth the remaining cake mixture on top and sprinkle with remaining nut mixture.
  • Bake for 35 minutes, until spongy to the touch and a toothpick comes out clean from the center.
  • Serve at room temp.