New York Knobby Apple Cake
["1 c. flour", "1 c. sugar", "1 tsp. baking soda", "1 egg", "1 tsp. vanilla", "1/2 tsp. cinnamon", "3 c. diced apples (any variety)", "1/2 tsp. nutmeg", "1/2 c. chopped nuts (optional)", "2 to 3 Tbsp. butter"]
["Cream butter and sugar; beat in egg and vanilla.", "Stir in dry ingredients (dough will be stiff), then stir in apples and nuts. Spread into a 9-inch square greased baking pan.", "Bake at 350\u00b0 for 35 to 40 minutes."]
["flour", "sugar", "baking soda", "egg", "vanilla", "cinnamon", "apples", "nutmeg", "nuts", "butter"]