2 sticks of butter
2 lg. eggs
1/2 tsp. salt
2 1/2 c. finely chopped apples
1 c. chopped black walnuts
2 c. sugar
1 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. baking powder
2 1/2 c. flour

Cream butter and sugar together; add eggs, beat well. Add sifted dry ingredients. Fold in apples and nuts (batter will be stiff). Pour into greased and floured 13 x 9 x 2 inch pan and smooth out. Bake for 1 hour at 350 degrees. Serve plain or glaze.

GLAZE:

2 c. confectioners' sugar
2 tbsp. water
2 tbsp. white syrup
2 tbsp. soft butter
1 tsp. lemon extract