The Joy of Finding a Long-Lost Recipe - Grit

Ingredients

• 2 cups sugar
• 1 1/2 cups canola oil
• 3 eggs
• 3 cups plain all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 cup nuts (prefer black walnut, but pecans will do)
• 3 cups finely chopped apples
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1/2 cup butter (1 stick)
• 1/4 cup cream (I use evaporated milk)
• 1 cup brown sugar (packed in measuring cup)