1/3 c. Puritan oil
3/4 c. sugar
2 eggs
3/4 c. all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1/4 tsp. ground ginger
1 c. finely chopped, peeled apples (2 sm. to med.)

TOPPING:

2 tbsp. sugar
2 tbsp. finely chopped walnuts
1/2 tsp. cinnamon

Heat oven to 350 degrees.

For Cake: Combine Puritan oil and sugar in large bowl at medium speed of electric mixer. Add eggs; beat well. Combine next 6 ingredients. Add to oil mixture. Beat until just blended. Stir in apples. Spread evenly in ungreased 9 x 9 x 2 inch pan.

For Topping: Combine sugar, nuts, and cinnamon. Sprinkle over batter. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cut into 3 x 2 x 1/4 inch rectangles. Serve warm or at room temperature. 12 servings.