Granny Cake

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter
• 1 cup white sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups chopped apples
• 1 cup chopped walnuts
• 1/2 cup raisins

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch pan.
2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla.
3. Combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt; stir into the creamed mixture. Fold in the apples, walnuts, and raisins. Spread evenly into the prepared pan.
4. Bake for 40 to 50 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a knife inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.

Interesting Facts

• This cake is also known as 'Apple Walnut Cake'.
• The recipe was popularized by Granny Smith, the apple cultivator.
• It's a delicious and easy-to-make dessert.