CINNAMON APPLE CAKE

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After sampling this cake at a picnic, I had to find the lady who made it to ask for the recipe. I've made it - and shared the recipe myself - many times since.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 16-20 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

2 cups sugar
3/4 cup vegetable oil
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
3 cups finely chopped peeled tart apples
TOPPING:
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1/3 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

In a large bowl, beat sugar, oil, eggs and vanilla until well blended. In another bowl, whisk flour, cinnamon, baking soda and salt; gradually beat into sugar mixture (batter will be thick). Fold in apples. Spread into a greased and floured 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. , For topping, beat the butter, sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl. Stir in coconut and walnuts; mix well. Sprinkle over the batter. Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 274 calories, Fat 12g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 238mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (29g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.