posted by Schmitty 04-12-101 2:04 AM
Apple Walnut Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
2 eggs
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
4 cups diced peeled apples
1 cup chopped walnuts
Cream Cheese Frosting:
1 package (3 ounces) cream cheese at room temperature
3 tablespoons butter or margarine softened
1 pinch salt
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/2 cups sifted confectioner's sugar
Cake: Beat eggs til light and fluffy. Gradually add sugar, oil and vanilla. sift together the next five ingredients and add to first mixture. Stir in apples and walnuts. Put in greased 13 x 9 x 2 inch pan and bake in preheated 350 degree oven about 45 minutes. Let cool in pan on rack 10 to 12 minutes, then spread with frosting.
Frosting: Mix all ingredients together until smooth.