Fresh Apple Cake

by

Cindy

I didn't think that I could accomplish Thanksgiving as usual at my house this year since I have just moved and have been in a bit of a mess.   I am still very thankful for the many many blessings in my life, even though it hasn't turned out like I was expecting.  I'm looking forward to meeting new people, a new job, some traveling and who knows what else.  After a little consideration I offered to have Thanksgiving at my new home, and I was quickly taken up on it. For this week for Thanksgiving inspired desserts I thought about an apple recipe that my friend Mary gave me recently.  I have been looking for a great apple cake recipe for years and Mary's proved to be the one.  It is one of Mary's family favorite and I think it could well be yours too.  I used Granny Smith apples.  There's nothing more American than apples!  Enjoy.

2 cups sugar

3 cups all purpose flour

1 1/4 cup oil

3 large eggs

3 cups diced apples

1 cup chopped pecans

1 t baking soda

1 t cinnamon

1/2 t salt

1 t vanilla

(2 cups flaked coconut) optional

Cream together sugar and oil;  add eggs and beat well.  Combine

flour, salt, cinnamon, and baking soda.  Gradually add to egg mixture.

Add vanilla, apples, nuts, and  (coconut.)  Batter will be thick.  Pour

into a greased and floured 10 inch tube pan.  Bake at 350 degrees

about an hour.  Remove from pan while still hot. 

Glaze:  1 cup brown sugar

1/4 cup evaporated milk

1 stick butter

Combine and cook approximately 5 minutes.  Pour over cake while

still hot.