Apple Black Walnut Cake

4 cups raw apples, coarsely chopped, peeled or unpeeled
2 cups sugar
3 eggs, slightly beaten
3/4 cup oil
2 teaspoons vanilla
2 cups flour
2 teaspoons soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped black walnuts

Combine apples and sugar and let stand. Beat oil, eggs and vanilla. Combine dry ingredients and add alternately with apple mixture. Add nuts. Pour into greased and floured 9×13 pan. Frost with lemon butter frosting.

Frosting:
3 cups powdered sugar
4 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 or 2 tablespoons water
1 teaspoon lemon extract
Salt sprinkle

Beat all together to frosting consistency.
I prefer vanilla frosting or just a dusing of powdered sugar. The lemon overpowers the flavors of the cake.