Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9x13-inch pan with cooking spray.

Step 2

In a large bowl, whisk together sugar, eggs, oil, and vanilla extract until completely combined.

Step 3

In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking soda and salt.

Step 4

Add dry ingredients to wet and stir to combine.

Step 5

Fold in apples and pecans. Pour batter into prepared pan.

Step 6

Bake 50 to 55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.Let cool.

Step 7

Make frosting. Place cream cheese and butter in a large bowl. Beat with electric mixer until smooth.

Step 8

Add vanilla extract, half-and-half, and confectioners' sugar and beat until smooth.

Step 9

Spread on top of cake. Store leftovers in refrigerator.