Hazel's Neighbor's Apple Cake

I'm showing this under the name our family recognizes for this recipe. When I first worked for Mountain Bell, in Phoenix, one of my co-workers (Hazel) brought this cake for everyone. She explained, however, that it really wasn't her neighbor's recipe; it was her mother's neighbor's recipe. That seemed a bit cumbersome to me, so it's always been Hazel's Neighbor's Apple Cake to me! 

It couldn't be easier to make, and it works as a dessert or as a coffee cake.

Hazel's Neighbor's Apple Cake

1 3/4 cups sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
3 eggs, lightly beaten
2 cups sifted flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon


Mix all ingredients together. Fold in 3 medium apples, sliced, or 1 can of sliced apples. One cup or less of chopped nuts may be added. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 to 50 minutes in well-greased, un-floured oblong pan. Sprinkle with powdered sugar when cool.


DONNA'S NOTES: The sugar can be substantially reduced, without sacrificing the flavor. I use non-GMO canola oil.