Ingredients
CAKE:3 large eggs1-3/4 cups sugar1 cup vegetable oil1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1 teaspoon salt2 cups sliced peeled tart apples1 cup pecans, chopped1 cup raisinsLEMON SAUCE:1 large lemon2 large egg yolks1 cup sugar2 tablespoons plus 1-1/2 teaspoons cornstarch1/2 teaspoon salt1-1/2 cups water4 teaspoons butter
Preparation
For cake, beat eggs; add sugar, oil and vanilla. In separate bowl, combine the flour, soda, cinnamon and salt. Add flour mixture to egg mixture all at once; blend and stir. Add apples, nuts and raisins to mixture; blend well. Pour batter into well-greased 11x7-in. baking pan (13x9-in. baking pan may be used); decrease baking time by 15-20 minutes. Bake at 375° for 55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
For sauce, grate peel from lemon; measure out 1-1/2 teaspoons rind. Squeeze lemon; measure 3 tablespoons juice. Set aside. Beat egg yolks lightly; set aside. In separate bowl, blend sugar, cornstarch and salt. Measure water into saucepan; gradually stir in sugar mixture. Cook, stirring, until mixture boils clear and thickens. Remove from heat. Beat small amount of hot mixture into egg yolks. Return yolk mixture to saucepan; cook and stir about 2 minutes. Remove from heat; add lemon peel, juice and butter. Pour sauce over cake.
