Walnut Apple Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Cream butter and sugar until fluffy; add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
2. 2
   Mix and sift flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and mace.
3. 3
   Stir in vanilla, apples and walnuts.
4. 4
   Batter will be stiff.
5. 5
   Spoon into greased and floured 10-inch tube pan.
6. 6
   Bake at 325° for 1 1/2 hours.
7. 7
   Let cool in pan for 10 minutes and then remove to rack.
8. 8
   During baking, a macaroon-type crust forms on the top, so it needs no icing.
9. 9
   Keeps very moist for many days.