Ingredients
3 large eggs1 cup vegetable oil2 cups sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extract4 cups grated apples2 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon ground cloves1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 cup raisins3/4 cup chopped walnutsNON-SWEET FROSTING:1 cup butter, cubed5 tablespoons all-purpose flour1 cup whole milk1 cup confectioners’ sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/2 cup broken walnuts
Preparation
Beat eggs and oil together in a bowl until foamy; add sugar and vanilla and continue to beat. Add apples, beating slightly; set aside. Sift together flour, soda, salt, cinnamon and cloves; add raisins and walnuts to flour mixture. Add flour mixture to egg mixture; beat slightly. Bake at 350° in greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Check for doneness after 25 minutes.
To make frosting, melt butter in saucepan; stir in flour until mixture bubbles. Add milk, stirring with wire whisk until mixture thickens. Cool. Add sugar and vanilla to cooked mixture; mix until smooth and blended. Spread on cooled cake; sprinkle with nuts.
