Fresh Apple Cake:

4 cups diced apples      > mix these 2 ingredients, together and set aside
2 cups sugar                             (sweet apples use less sugar, 1 cup)

2 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking soda           sift these ingredients together and add to       2 teaspoons cinnamon               > the apples and mix
½ teaspoon salt
		
2 teaspoons vanilla
2 eggs, beaten                           > add to apple mixture and stir
½ cup oil
1 cup chopped nuts (optional)
												
Pour entire mixture into greased 9x13 baking pan 
Bake at 375 degrees for 40-45 minutes and test for doneness with a toothpick

*When using Pyrex glass baking dish, set oven to 350 degrees 
Bake for 40-45 minutes