Apple Raisin Pecan Coffee Cake

Ingredients

• 1 cup tart apples, cored, peeled, and chopped
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup dark raisins
• 1/4 cup chopped pecans
• 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 large eggs, beaten
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Method

1. 1 Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly oil a 13x9x2 inch pan.
2. 2 In a large bowl, combine apples, sugar, raisins, and pecans. Mix well and let stand for 30 minutes.
3. 3 Stir in oil, vanilla, and beaten eggs. Sift together flour, baking soda, and cinnamon.
4. 4 Stir the dry ingredients into the apple mixture about 1/3 at a time, just until moistened.
5. 5 Turn batter into the prepared pan. Bake for 35-40 minutes. Cool slightly before serving.