4 c. coarsely diced, peeled apples
1 3/4 c. sugar
2 eggs
1/2 c. cooking oil
2 tsp. vanilla
2 c. sifted flour
2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 c. chopped walnuts

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine apples and sugar; set aside. In a large mixing bowl, mix eggs, oil and vanilla. Beat for one minute at medium speed. Combine dry ingredients and add to egg mixture, alternating with apple mixture. Mix until apples are thoroughly covered. Stir in walnuts. Spread into a greased and floured 9"x13"x3" pan. Sprinkle with topping recipe (below). Bake at 350 degrees for 45 to 50 minutes or until cake tests done with a toothpick. Do not underbake.

APPLE WALNUT CAKE TOPPING:

1/2 c. light brown sugar
2 tbsp. regular flour
2 tsp. cinnamon
2 tbsp. cooking oil
1/2 c. finely chopped nuts

Combine all ingredients with a fork. Sprinkle on batter.