Brigid's Apple Nut Squares

I got the recipe for this tasty apple cake from a co-worker. She brought this to a luncheon that they gave me for Secretaries' Day. This is one of her family's favorite cakes. Simple and delicious!

• Ready In: 1 hr 15 mins
• Serves: 16

Ingredients

• 3  eggs
• 1 3⁄4 cups sugar
• 1  cup applesauce
• 2  teaspoons vanilla
• 2  cups flour
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1  teaspoon baking soda
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 2  cups  chopped apples
• 1⁄2 cup  chopped walnuts

Directions

1. Cream together the eggs, sugar, applesauce and vanilla. Stir in and mix well the flour, salt, baking soda and cinnamon. Fold in the chopped apples and the walnuts.
2. Spread into a lightly greased 9 x 13 pan. Bake at 325°F for one hour or until a toothpick inserted near center comes out clean.
3. Optional: Serve with a dollop of whipped cream on top.
4. Enjoy!