Apple Walnut Cake

by Ida K. Landes

1 2/3 c. sugar
2 eggs
1/2 c. vegetable oil
2 tsp. vanilla extract
2 c. all purpose flour
2 tsp. baking soda
1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg
4 c. chopped unpeeled apples
1 c. chopped walnuts

In mixing bowl, beat sugar and eggs. Add oil and vanilla; mix well. Combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon, salt and nutmeg. Gradually add to sugar mixture mixing well. Stir in apples and walnuts. Pour into a greased and floured 13″ x 9″ x 2″ baking pan. Bake at 350° for 50-55 min. or until cake tests done. Cool on a wire rack.

Frosting:
2 packages cream cheese, 3 oz. softened
3 Tb. butter or margarine, softened
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 1/2 c. confectioners sugar

Beat cream cheese, butter and vanilla in a mixing bowl. Gradually add confectioners sugar until the frosting has reached desired spreading consistency. Frost cooled cake. Yield: 16-20.