Cooking with 'Friends': Carley Shimkus' Apple Cake

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Cooking with 'Friends': Carley Shimkus' apple cake

The Shimkus family prepares a favorite recipe from grandma

CARLEY SHIMKUS’ GRANDMA’S APPLE CAKE
Ingredients:
3 eggs
1½ c. sugar
2 c. flour
1¼ tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. baking soda
¼ tsp. salt
¾ c. canola oil
4 c. granny smith apples
1 c. chopped walnuts

Instructions:
Preheat oven to 350°F.
Peel and dice apples.
In a medium bowl, beat eggs and sugar at high speed for 4-5 minutes or until firm.
Sift together flour, cinnamon, baking soda and salt. Add to egg and sugar mixture. Add oil and mix at medium speed until smooth. Fold in apples and nuts. Note that the batter will be thick.
Spread batter in ungreased 13”x9” pan.
Bake for 55 minutes to 1 hour.