2 c. sugar
1 1/2 c. oil
2 eggs
2 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. salt
juice of 1/2 lemon
3 c. flour
1 1/4 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
3 c. peeled and chopped fresh apples
1/2 c. chopped dates

Mix sugar, oil, eggs, vanilla, salt and lemon juice; beat well. Sift flour, soda and spices. Add flour mixture to sugar mixture and beat. Add fruit and nuts; mix well.

Bake in a 10-inch stem pan which has been greased and floured.

Bake at 325°F for 1 1/2 hours. A Bundt pan is ideal. This cake freezes well.