Winning Apple Cake

Directions

1. 1
   In large bowl, combine cream cheese, 1/4 cup sugar and 1 egg; mix until well blended.
2. 2
   Set aside.
3. 3
   In another bowl, combine 1 1/2 cups sugar, flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt.
4. 4
   Add oil and 3 eggs.
5. 5
   Mix just until moistened.
6. 6
   Fold in apples and nuts. Reserve 2 cups of batter.
7. 7
   Pour remaining batter into greased and floured 10-inch Bundt pan.
8. 8
   Pour cream cheese mixture over batter. Carefully spoon reserved batter over cream cheese mixture. Spread lightly to cover.
9. 9
   Bake at 350° for 50 to 55 minutes until wooden pick clean.
10. 10
    Cool 10 minutes.
11. 11
    Remove from pan.
12. 12
    Cool thoroughly.
13. 13
    Sprinkle powdered sugar over top of cake.
14. 14
    Makes 12 servings.