Apple Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting

I made these bars a lot when I was a teenager, and into my 20's. I remember them being very moist and good. I recently came across this recipe again, and is on my list to make again. 

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Bars

2 cups  sugar
1 cup vegetable or canola oil
2 eggs
2 cups flour
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp salt
3 cups of chopped peeled apples, such as Honeycrisp, Gala, Granny Smith, or another tart-sweet apple

Cream Cheese Frosting

8-ounce package cream cheese, softened
6 tbsp butter, softened to room temperature
4 cups powdered sugar
1 tbsp milk, more, if needed
1 tsp vanilla extract

Directions for the Bars

In a large bowl, combine the sugar and vegetable oil, stirring until well combined. Add the eggs one at a time and beat until thoroughly combined. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt, stirring until completely incorporated. Add the flour mixture to the sugar mixture in three batches, stirring just until combined. stir in the chopped apples. Spread mixture in a greased 9x13" pan and bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes, or until done. Let cool.

Directions for the Frosting

Beat the softened cream cheese, and add the softened butter, beating again until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar and milk, beating  until you reach the desired consistency. Add the vanilla, and mix in well. Spread over the cooled bars.