Fresh Apple Cake
["4 c. diced, peeled apples", "1 c. white sugar", "2 eggs", "2 c. flour", "1 tsp. salt", "1/2 c. chopped nuts (optional)", "1/2 c. raisins (optional)", "dates (optional)", "1 c. brown sugar, packed", "1/2 c. oil", "2 Tbsp. cinnamon", "2 tsp. soda", "1 tsp. vanilla"]
["Mix apples, sugar, oil, eggs and vanilla.", "Sift dry ingredients together and add to first mixture.", "If using nuts and/or raisins, add them now.", "Bake in oblong pan (9 x 13-inch) in a 350\u00b0 oven for 45 minutes.", "Serve plain or with whipped cream or Cool Whip."]
["peeled apples", "white sugar", "eggs", "flour", "salt", "nuts", "raisins", "dates", "brown sugar", "oil", "cinnamon", "soda", "vanilla"]