FRESH APPLE CAKE

Ingredients:

• 2 cups flour
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 1 tsp. baking soda
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1 cup salad oil
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
• 1 tsp. vanilla
• 1/4 cup milk
• 3 cups chopped, peeled apples
• 1/2–1 cup coconut (optional)
• 1 cup chopped nuts (pecans or walnuts)

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Sift together flour, sugar, and baking soda.
3. In a mixing bowl, combine eggs, salad oil, salt, cinnamon, vanilla, and milk.
4. Stir in chopped apples, coconut, and nuts. The batter will be stiff.
5. Spread batter into a greased 13 x 9 x 2-inch pan.
6. Bake for 45–50 minutes.
7. Sprinkle with sifted powdered sugar when slightly cooled.