German Apple Cake

I had to run some errands yesterday when I passed a sign that said ,"Cookbooks 1-4 dollars".  It was on an unusual sign because it was at an auto detailer.  "Mmm, interesting!", I thought to myself.  So of course I had to turn around and investigate.  So much fun. There were cookbooks from local associations and churches.  Recipes from many people that I knew (and many I did not know). 

I love local cookbooks because they are from true cooks   People sharing their favorite recipes.  Recipes that they are proud of and recipes for which they are known.

This recipe is not however one of those.  This is from a cookbook, Back Fence favorites, Recipes from Over the Back Fence Magazine.  This is a magazine that keeps people up on what is happening locally. Here it is the adapted version.  If you wonder about the peach pie filling, well, it was left over from waffles made in the morning.

 

 



German Apple Cake

1 cup canola oil
2 eggs, beaten
1 3/4 cups sugar
2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
5 apples, peeled and sliced thin
1/2 can peach pie filling (optional)
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 tablespoon cinnamon

Preheat oven 350 degrees.  Beat eggs and oil until frothy, set aside.  Combine all the other ingredients.  Add egg mixture.  Combine well, mixture will be stiff.  You will think that there is not enough batter to make a cake but there really is.    Pour into a sprayed 9 x 13 dish and bake approximately an hour or until the cake springs back when touched and the sides slightly pull away.  Cool and spread with cream cheese frosting.  Store covered in a cool place.(  Ha, like there would be any left by morning.) 

 

 



Frosting. 

1 - 8oz. package of light cream cheese, soften
2 tablespoons soften unsalted butter
2 teaspoons almond flavoring
2 1/2 cups confectioners sugar

Combine all ingredients and beat until smooth 

This morning when I got up there was a piece of cake the size of a regular file card.  This was enjoyed by my grandson.

This recipe goes together really fast.  I soften the cream cheese and butter in the microwave and used an apple peeler that peeled, cored and sliced the apples.  Quick , easy and yummy.