Panamanian Apple Cake

Description
This is wonderful warm, with some nice vanilla ice cream or real whipped cream.

Ingredients

 * 2 cups peeled sliced apples (I use Granny Smith, but any would be okay)
 * 1 cup of sugar
 * ⅔ cup of canola oil
 * 1 egg slightly beaten
 * ½ teaspoon salt
 * 1 teaspoon vanilla
 * 1 teaspoon cinnamon
 * 1 teaspoon baking soda
 * 1½ cups flour - unsifted
 * ½ cup nuts - optional

Directions

 * 1) Preheat oven to 350°F.
 * 2) Hand mix all ingredients together and spread in pan.
 * 3) Bake for 50 minutes or until nicely brown.