Panamanian Apple Cake

Description
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Ingredients

 * 2 cups peeled sliced apples (I use Granny Smith, but any would be okay)
 * 1 cup of sugar
 * 2/3 cup of canola oil
 * 1 egg slightly beaten
 * 1/2 teaspoon salt
 * 1 teaspoon vanilla
 * 1 teaspoon cinnamon
 * 1 teaspoon baking soda
 * 1 1/2 cups flour - unsifted
 * 1/2 cup nuts - optional

Directions

 * 1) Hand mix all ingredients together and spread in pan.
 * 2) Bake for 50 minutes or until nicely brown.
 * 3) This is wonderful warm, with some nice vanilla ice cream or real whipped cream.