4 to 5 green or McIntosh apples, peeled, cored, cubed or sliced; or 1 can apple or peach pie filling
2 tsp. cinnamon
3 tbsp. sugar
3 c. sifted flour
2 c. sugar
1 c. vegetable oil
4 eggs
1/4 c. orange juice
3 tsp. baking powder
2 1/2 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. salt
1 c. walnuts, chopped

Combine cinnamon and 3 tablespoons sugar, sprinkle over apples and set aside.

Combine and beat remaining ingredients (except walnuts) in a large mixing bowl until smooth. Stir in walnuts. Pour 1/2 of the batter into a well-greased 10- inch tube pan. Arrange 1/2 of the apple mixture over it. Pour the rest of the batter over the apples. Arrange the remaining apples on top of the batter. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 1/2 hours. Check after 1 hour and 15 minutes. Allow cake to cool in an upright position. May be frozen for future use.