Apple Cake

I love me some fresh apple cake right out of the oven .. yummm

 

1 1/2 cups sugar
1 cup oil
3 eggs
1 3/4 cups flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla
3 large apples, chopped
1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)

Mix sugar, oil, and eggs in large bowl. Mix flour, salt, baking soda, and cinnamon in separate bowl.
Add sugar mixture to flour mixture. Add vanilla, apples, and nuts.
Bake in 9 x 12" greased and floured pan at 350 degrees for 45 minutes. Sprinkle with powdered sugar if desired