Aunt Lydia's Apple Cake

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 4 large eggs
• 3 cups peeled, cored and diced apples
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
2. In a medium bowl, mix together flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt. Set aside.
3. In a large bowl, mix together the oil and sugar. Beat in the eggs one at a time. Stir in the apples and vanilla. Add the flour mixture and mix until just blended.
4. Pour batter into the prepared pan. Bake in preheated oven for 45 to 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
5. Allow to cool before serving.

Interesting Facts

• This cake is a family favorite in the United States and is often served at special occasions.
• The origin of this cake is unknown but it is believed to have been brought to the United States by immigrants.
• The type of apples used makes a difference in the taste of the cake. For a sweeter cake, use a sweeter variety of apple.