Potluck German Apple Cake Recipe

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

  • 12
  • 15 mins
  • 75 mins

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

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.

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