Apple Walnut Ring Cake

2 sticks butter (or 1 cup)
2 cups sugar
3 eggs
3 cups flour
1 ½ teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon mace
2 teaspoons vanilla
3 cups apples, chopped and peeled
2 cups chopped walnuts

Cream butter (ok to melt..makes it easier to mix)with sugar. Add eggs, beating after each one.

In separate bowl sift and mix flour, baking soda, salt, cinamon, and mace. Stir into butter mixture.

Add vanilla, apples, and walnuts. Mix well.

Spoon into 10” bundt pan and bake in pre-heated, 325 degree oven for 1 ½ hours.