Potluck German Apple Cake Recipe

By á-48726

All of the flavors of fall in this traditional German Apple Cake, but delicious year round!

Ingredients

• FROSTING:
• 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
• 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 2 teaspoons butter, softened
• 2 cups confectioners' sugar

Details

Servings 12
Preparation time 15mins
Cooking time 75mins

Preparation

Step 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 13x9-in. baking dish.

Bake at 350°F for 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.

In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and butter. Add confectioners' sugar, beating until smooth. Spread over cake. Refrigerate leftovers.