Chattanooga Apple Cake

1 1/2 cup salad oil

3 eggs

2 cups sugar

2 tsp. vanilla

3 cups flour

2 tsp. cinnamon

1/2 tsp. salt

3 cups finely chopped apples

1 cup chopped nuts

1 tsp. baking soda

Beat oil, eggs, sugar and vanilla . Sift flour with soda, cinnamon and salt. Add to egg mixture and mix until smooth. Stir in apples and nuts. Bake at 325° in a greased tube pan for about 1 hr. (May also be baked in a 9 x 13 pan for 50 - 55 min.) Test with toothpick. If desired, frost with cream cheese frosting.

Frosting

6 oz. cream cheese

1/4 cup butter

1 lb. confectioners sugar

Cream cheese and butter together. Sift in sugar slowly. If desired, flavor with a little lemon juice and rind.