Okay, people - this is THE recipe for Apple cake. It is not difficult, but you really do have to add all the apples - don't skimp. This is a VERY RICH cake. Your guests and family will die for it. FRESH APPLE CAKE 2 c. sugar 1 1/2 c. oil 1 1/2 tsp soda 2 eggs 3 c. flour 1 tsp salt 2 c. chopped nuts 3 c. grated apples (granny smith are good, any will do) 1 8 oz package cream cheese 1/2 stick margarine 1 tsp vanilla 1 pound powdered sugar 3-4 tbsp milk Combile the sugar, oil and eggs in a bowl and mix well. Sift the flour with soda and salt and then stir into sugar mixture. Add the applies and 1 c. nuts and beat well. Pour into three greased and floured 9 inch cake pans. Bake at 350 degrees for 30-40 minutes. Cool. Soften the cream cheese in a bowl. Add the margarine and cream well. Add the vanilla. Add powdered sugar alternatively with the milk, and stir in remaining nuts. Frost cake! IT IS A BEAUTIFUL PRESENTATION! |