Fresh Apple Cake
["2/3 c. sugar", "1/4 c. oil", "1 egg", "1 tsp. vanilla", "2 c. chopped apples", "1 c. flour", "1 tsp. cinnamon", "1 tsp. soda", "1/2 c. chopped pecans (optional)"]
["Stir sugar into apples; let set while you assemble other ingredients.", "Add oil, egg and vanilla.", "Stir together.", "Sift flour with cinnamon and soda.", "Add dry mixture; stir.", "Makes 8 to 9 cupcakes.", "Bake at 350\u00b0 for 12 to 15 minutes until brown on top."]
["sugar", "oil", "egg", "vanilla", "apples", "flour", "cinnamon", "soda", "pecans"]