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1-1/3 cups granulated sugar
1 cup (2 sticks) margarine
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla
1/2 cup cold coffee
2-3/4 cups all purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups grated raw apple
1 cup raisins
1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
Preheat oven to 375 deg F. Combine sugar, margarine, eggs and vanilla in a mixing bowl. Beat until smooth and blended. Add coffee alternately with dry ingredients. Stir in apple, raisins and nuts. Spread batter in a greased and floured 13 x 9" baking pan. Bake until a pick inserted in center comes out clean, about 30-35 minutes. Cool completely before frosting with cream cheese frosting. Garnish with additional chopped nuts, if desired. Serves 12.
CREAM CHEESE FROSTING
3 oz. cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup butter or margarine
3 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Beat cream cheese and butter or margarine together. Add powdered sugar and vanilla, beating until smooth and creamy. If necessary, add a few drops of milk or cream for proper spreading consistency. |
