Fresh Apple Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Mix flour, spices and soda. Cream butter, sugar. Add eggs one at a time on medium speed. Add dry ingredients and water alterntely. Chop apples and nuts, fold into batter. Add vanilla.
2. 2
   Bake @ 350° approx 50 minutes.
3. 3
   Optional frosting: 1/2 c butter, 1 c light brown sugar, 5 tsp cream, 2 tblsp powdered sugar, 1/2 tsp vanilla, 1 c nuts.
4. 4
   Melt butter, add sugar. Bring to boil. Turn off heat. Sift powdered sugar into above mixture. Add vanilla and nuts.