Ingredients

  • 3 eggs
  • 2 c. sugar
  • 1 1/4 c. cooking oil
  • 3 c. self-rising flour
  • 1 1/4 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1 tsp. soda
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • 1/4 c. orange juice
  • 3 c. apples, grated
  • 3/4 c. chopped pecans
  • 1/2 c. coconut

Method

  • Combine eggs, sugar and oil in a large mixing bowl.
  • Beat well.
  • Combine flour, soda and cinnamon.
  • Do not sift.
  • Add to sugar mixture.
  • Beat well, adding orange juice.
  • Stir in pecans, coconut and apples.
  • Bake in greased tube pan at 350° approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes.
  • Let stand in pan 15 minutes. Glaze while hot.
  • Punch holes in cake before glazing.