Cake:
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Grease and flour a 13 x 9 x 2-inch pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the eggs and oil until foamy.
- Add sugar and vanilla; mix well.
- In a separate bowl, mix flour, cinnamon, baking soda and salt.
- Stir in dry ingredients to oil mixture.
- Mix in apples and nuts (Note: the batter will be very thick and appear to have more apples than batter).
- Pour into prepared pan.
- Bake for 45 to 50 minutes; cool.
- If desired, frost with Cream Cheese-like Frosting (recipe below).
Makes 20 servings.
Cream Cheese-like Frosting:
- In large bowl of electric mixer, beat all ingredients until fluffy.
Makes about 3 1/2 cups.
Approximate Nutrient Analysis per serving (without frosting):
280 calories,18 g fat, 1.5 g saturated fat, 20 mg cholesterol, 150 mg sodium, 28 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 18 g sugar, 4 g protein
Approximate Nutrient Analysis per serving (with frosting):
440 calories, 26 g fat, 3 g saturated fat, 20 mg cholesterol, 250 mg sodium, 51 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 40 g sugar, 4 g protein
Approximate Nutrient Analysis per 2 tablespoon serving of frosting:
150 calories, 7 g fat, 1.5 g saturated fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 100 mg sodium, 21 g carbohydrate, 0 g fiber, 20 g sugar, 0 g protein
