2 c. finely diced, peeled apples
1 c. sugar
1/4 c. oil
1 egg
1 c. unsifted flour
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
1 tsp. vanilla
1/4 c. chopped nuts

Dice apples in bowl, add sugar; let stand 15 minutes. Add vegetable oil and egg; stir to mix. Pour flour, cinnamon, soda and salt into a sifter held over bowl; sift in and mix. Add vanilla and walnuts; stir to mix. Pour into well - greased and floured 8 inch pan. Bake in preheated 350 degree oven for 45 to 50 minutes until cake tester comes out clean. Cool in pan 10 minutes; turn out to finish cooling. Dust top with confectioners sugar or serve with whipped cream or ice cream.