Mom’s Fresh Apple Cake

      2 Tablespoons butter or margarine

            1-cup sugar

            1 egg, beaten

            1teaspoon vanilla

            1-cup flour

            1-teaspoon baking soda

            ½ teaspoon cinnamon

            ½ teaspoon nutmeg

            ½ teaspoon salt

            2 cups chopped apples

            ½ cup chopped pecans (optional)

 Cream butter and sugar. Add egg and vanilla and mix well. Mix dry ingredients together and add to creamed mixture. Stir in apples and nuts. Spread in a greased pan, 8”x 8” or 9”x 9”. Bake at 350 degrees for 35 to 45 minutes.