1 c. butter
1 c. sugar
3 eggs
3 c. flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. mace
2 tsp. vanilla
3 c. chopped raw apples
2 c. chopped walnuts

Cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Sift flour, soda, salt and spices. Add gradually. Stir in vanilla, apples and nuts. Batter will be stiff. Spoon into greased and floured 10 inch tube or bundt pan. Bake 1 1/2 hours in 325 degree oven. Let cool in pan 10 minutes then remove.