Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 1/2 cup oil of choice (I used olive oil, but you can use canola, avocado or vegetable oil)
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups flour (I used 1/2 whole wheat flour and 1/2 all purpose flour)
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 4 cups tart apples (peeled and very finely chopped or grated (I used Granny Smith))
  • 1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (toasted if preferred)
  • 1 package (8 ounces cream cheese, softened)
  • 2 teaspoons butter (softened)
  • 2 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt

Instruction

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9x13-inch pan with cooking spray.