Growing up late September and fall meant apples, lots of apples, applesauce, apple bread, and yes spiced apple cake.  This is from the archives of my grandmother, Ethel Eynard.  Jefferson City, MO.  1988.

1/2 C. butter or margarine
1 C. sugar
2 eggs
2 C. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
4 C. chopped Red or Yellow Delicious apples
1 C. raisins
1 C. chopped walnuts

Cream butter, sugar, and eggs in a large bowl.  Sift flour with baking soda, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg.  Add to creamed mixture Stir in apples, raisins, and nuts. Pour into a greased and lightly floured large bunt pan.  Bake in preheated 325 degree oven for 1 hour.  Drizzle with icing, if desired.

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