Apple Pecan Cake with Cinnamon

Apple pecan Cake With cinnamon

Frosting          Cake:
 * 2 eggs
 * 2 C. sugar
 * 1/2 Tsp. salt
 * 2 Tsp. vanilla extract
 * 1 1/2 C. vegetable oil
 * 2 Tbsp. lemon juice, Strained
 * 1 Tbsp. lemon Rind
 * 3 C. plain flour
 * 1 1/4 Tsp. baking soda
 * 1 Tsp. cinnamon
 * 1/4 Tsp. Ground nutmeg
 * 3 C. Granny Smith apples, Peeled, Cored And Grated
 * 2 1/4 C. pecans, Chopped

Frosting:
 * 4 1/2 Oz. cream cheese, Softened
 * 3/4 C. sweet butter
 * 1 1/2 C. Confectioners' sugar
 * 3/4 Tsp. cinnamon
 * 3/4 Tsp. vanilla

Garnish:
 * 3/4 C. Chopped pecans
 * 40 Whole pecans

Preheat Oven to 325 Degrees. in a Large Mixing Bowl, Beat eggs Until Frothy. Beat in sugar, salt, vanilla, And vegetable oil, lemon juice And lemon Rind. Beat Until Well Blended And Set Aside. in a Separate Bowl, Measure Out 3 Cups of flour. Add baking soda, cinnamon And nutmeg And Sift Ingredients Together. Gradually Beat The Dry Ingredients Into sugar-egg Mixture Until Well Blended. Stir in The Grated Apples And Chopped Nuts. butter a Tube Pan And flour Lightly. Pour in Cake Batter And Bake at 355 Degrees For 1 1/2 Hours or Until Done. Cool in Pan For a Few Minutes. in a Large Bowl, Combine All Frosting Ingredients Except pecans. Beat Until Fluffy. Spread Onto Cool Cake. Sprinkle Top With Chopped pecans. Garnish Base With Whole pecans.

Enjoy.

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 * World Recipes Y-Group