Fresh Apple Cake by Susan Patterson

Submitted by Susan Patterson

Developed by Susan’s mother, Janet Schurick

Fresh Apple Cake

4 c. tart juicy apples, peeled and diced

2 c. sugar

3 c. flour

2 tsp. baking soda

2 tsp. cinnamon

¼ tsp. nutmeg

1 tsp. salt

3 eggs

1 c. corn oil

1 tsp. vanilla

1 c. raisins

1 c. pecans

Pour sugar over apples and let stand. Sift dry ingredients into bowl. Beat together eggs and oil and add to dry ingredients. Mix till smooth. Stir in vanilla. Fold in apples, pecans and raisins. Pour batter into well-oiled tube pan. Bake at 350° for 1 hour. Cool and glaze.

Glaze: Combine ½ c. buttermilk, 1 c. sugar, ¼ stick of margarine or butter, ½ tsp. baking soda, 1 Tbsp. white corn syrup and bring to a boil. Let cool slightly . Stir in 1 tsp. vanilla. Drizzle over cooled cake.