German Apple Cake

• 3 large eggs
• 2 cups sugar
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 4 cups chopped peeled tart apples
• 3/4 cup chopped pecans
• FROSTING:
• 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
• 2 teaspoons butter, softened
• 2 cups confectioners’ sugar

Directions

• 1. In a large bowl, beat the eggs, sugar, oil and vanilla. Combine the flour, cinnamon, baking soda and salt; add to egg mixture and mix well. Fold in apples and nuts. Pour into a greased 13×9-in. baking dish. Bake at 350° for 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.
• 2. In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and butter. Add confectioners’ sugar, beating until smooth. Spread over cake. Refrigerate leftovers.

This is very moist, I will make this again and I’ll replace the cup of oil with applesauce. I will also try walnuts instead of pecans, and I’ll sprinkle some on top (just because I have an abundance of walnuts). This is delicious and I think it will be even better when it is cold.