Helen's Cocoa Apple Cake

This typewritten recipe is dated August 16, 1972. Helen Wilson was one of Grammy's best friends. I'm certain this recipe is from her.

Ingredients:

• 3 eggs
• 2 cups sugar
• 1 cup margarine [I'd use butter]
• 1/2 cup water
• 2 1/2 cup flour
• 2 tablespoons cocoa
• 1 teaspoon all spice
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 cup finely chopped nuts
• 2 cups grated apples or 2 cups applesauce
• 1 tablespoon vanilla
• 1/2 cup chocolate chips

Instructions:

1. Beat together eggs, sugar, margarine [or butter], and water until fluffy
2. Sift together flour and other dry ingredients in separate bowl
3. Add sifted dry ingredients to creamed mixture
4. Mix well
5. Fold in nuts, chocolate chips, apples, and vanilla
6. Spoon into greased and floured 10-inch loose-bottom tube pan
7. Bake in 325°F oven for 60-70 minutes until cake tests done