Instructions: Mix sugar and oil. Add eggs, beat until fluffy. Sift dry ingredients together and add to sugra, oil, and egg mixture. Blend in vanilla. fold in black walnuts and chopped apples. Pour into a well greased and floured loaf pan. Bake at 350 F for 40 minutes. ICING: Soften butter and blend with powdered sugar. Add vanilla. Use cream to blend to a spreadable consistency. Spread on cake.

NOTE: For holiday gift giving, I like to bake this recipe in four miniature loaf pans, wrap in plastic wrap, and tie with a bow. This is nice with a cup of hot tea. Happy cooking. Margaret

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