Ingredients

  • 2 eggs
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 2 cups flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 14 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 12 cup oil
  • 6 cups chopped baking apples (Granny Smith or equivalent)
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts
  • grated nuts, to garnish (optional)
  • 1 12 cups powdered sugar
  • 6 ounces cream cheese
  • 3 tablespoons butter, softened
  • 12 teaspoon vanilla

Method

  • Cake: Prepare a 9x13" pan by greasing the bottom, lining the bottom with waxed paper, then greasing it again; set aside.
  • Beat eggs; add sugar and cream well, then add the vanilla.
  • Sift together the flour, soda, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg.
  • Add alternately with the oil.
  • Stir in the apples and nuts.
  • Pour into the prepared 9x13" pan.
  • Bake at 350 for 1 hour.
  • Let cool 10 minutes, then remove from pan, peeling off the waxed paper.
  • Let cool completely, then coat with frosting or top with whipped cream, sprinkling with grated nuts if desired.
  • Frosting: Beat all ingredients til creamy.