4 c. chopped peeled apples
1 3/4 c. sugar
2 eggs
1/2 c. Crisco 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, then beat 1 minute at medium speed. Add combined dry ingredients alternately with apple mixture. Stir in walnuts.

Bake in a greased and floured 13x9x2 baking pan for 45-50 minutes until cake tests done with a toothpick. Do not underbake.

LEMON GLAZE (optional) :
1 c. confectioners sugar
1 1/2 tbsp. lemon juice
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1 tbsp. corn syrup

Blend until smooth.