Fresh Apple Cake

One of the ladies at our last American Legion Auxiliary meeting made this wonderful apple cake.  It was so good that I in turn made it for the next American Legion meeting (we serve a meal, dessert and beverages to the men) and I thought I'd share it with you as well.  It was a big hit! It's perfect for fall, especially if you have fresh, home-grown apples.

Fresh Apple Cake

     4 cups diced apples

     2 cups sugar

Mix well and add:

     1/2 cup vegetable oil

     1 cup chopped walnuts

     2 well-beaten eggs

     2 tsp. vanilla

Mix together the following:

     2 cups flour

     1 tsp. salt

     2 tsp. baking soda

     2 tsp. cinnamon

Whipped topping optional

Add together above mixture and mix well.  Generously grease a 9 x 13 pan.  Turn batter into pan.  Bake at 250 degrees for 1 hour.  Delicious served with whipped topping.
Refrigerate leftovers.

Serves 12