Romanian Apple Cake

(For Cas and Adina)

• 5 apples, peeled and cored
• 3 eggs
• 1 1/2 cups white sugar
• 3/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch pan or use a small spring form. Cut the apples into 1 inch wedges. Set aside.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs and sugar until blended. Mix in the baking soda, oil, cinnamon and vanilla. Stir in the flour, just until incorporated. Fold in the apples.
3. Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean, it takes about 10 minutes longer in a spring form pan to cook in the center. Allow to cool slightly. May be served warm or at room temperature.