Granny B'S Apple Cake
["4 medium apples (Granny Smith)", "2 c. sugar", "3 eggs", "1 tsp. cinnamon", "1 tsp. baking soda", "1 tsp. salt", "1 tsp. vanilla", "1 1/2 c. vegetable oil", "3 c. sifted flour", "1 c. chopped pecans or walnuts"]
["Grease and flour 4 (7 3/4 x 3 3/4 x 2-inch) loaf pans or 2 (8 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 2-inch) loaf pans.", "Preheat oven to 350\u00b0 for small pans or 375\u00b0 for large pans.", "Pare and slice apples.", "Cover with water and set aside."]
["apples", "sugar", "eggs", "cinnamon", "baking soda", "salt", "vanilla", "vegetable oil", "flour", "pecans"]