Irresistible German Apple Cake

Ingredients

• 2 large Eggs (room temperature)
• 1.5 cups Sugar (reduce for less sweetness)
• 1 cup Vegetable Oil (or canola/coconut oil)
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract (pure vanilla preferred)
• 2 cups All-Purpose Flour (or gluten-free blend)
• 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon (add more for spiciness)
• 1 teaspoon Baking Soda (ensure it’s fresh)
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 3 cups Chopped Tart Apples (like Granny Smith, Honeycrisp)
• 1 cup Chopped Pecans (omit for nut-free)
• 8 ounces Cream Cheese (softened)
• 0.5 cup Butter (softened)
• 2 cups Confectioners' Sugar (adjust for desired sweetness)

Instructions

1. 1

   --- Preparation ---

2. 2

   Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13 inch pan.

3. 3

   In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs and sugar until smooth.

4. 4

   Add in the vegetable oil and vanilla extract, mixing well.

5. 5

   In another bowl, combine the flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt.

6. 6

   Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.

7. 7

   Fold in the chopped apples and pecans.

8. 8

   Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly.

9. 9

   --- Baking ---

10. 10

    Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.

11. 11

    --- Frosting ---

12. 12

    While the cake bakes, beat together the cream cheese and softened butter.

13. 13

    Gradually add the confectioners' sugar until smooth and creamy.

14. 14

    Once the cake is cooled, frost it with the cream cheese mixture.