'Go Blue' Apple Cake

This recipe originally appeared in the Ann Arbor News in the 1970's. It was contributed by Millie Schembechler, wife of the late legendary University of Michigan football coach Bo Schembechler.

The recipe is wonderfully simple and versatile!

• Use any type of apples that you have on hand.
• Walnuts can substitute for pecans.
• And if you would like to reduce the fat, replace half of the oil with unsweetened applesauce.

Now, here's the recipe:

Cream together:

• 1 c. oil
• 2 c. sugar
• 3 eggs

Add:

• 2 ½ c. flour
• 1 tsp. vanilla
• 3 c. chopped apples
• 1 c. chopped pecans

Mix well. Batter will be thick.

Pour into prepared Bundt pan or loaf pan.

Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour, until a toothpick comes out clean.

Let cool 10 minutes in the pan. Invert pan onto a plate and cake will come out easily.

When cool, sprinkle with confectioner's sugar if desired.