Fresh Apple Cake



2 cups sugar

1 1/2 cups oil

3 eggs

3 cups flour

1 teaspoon soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

2 teaspoons cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon nutmeg

3 cups chopped peeled tart apples (I use Granny Smith)

1 cup chopped walnuts

2 teaspoons vanilla extract



Glaze:



2 tablespoons butter

2 tablespoons heavy cream

1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

2 tablespoons brown sugar

2 tablespoons white sugar



Beat 2 cups sugar and oil in mixer bowl until well blended. Beat in

eggs one at a time. Sift in flour, soda, salt and spices. Beat until

smooth. Add apples, walnuts and 2 teaspoons vanilla; stir until well

mixed. Pour into greased and floured 9 inch tube pan. Bake at 325

degrees for 1 1/2 hours or until cake test done. Combine butter and

remaining ingredients in saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring

constantly. Boil for 1 minute. Pour over warm cake. Cool in pan.

Turn onto serving plate.



Note: Dough will be very stiff. Makes one large cake.