Fresh Apple Cake

6 tbsp(3/4 stick or 1/3 cup) butter (or 1/3 cup applesauce for low-fat version)
1 cup sugar (or Splenda for sugar-free versiion)
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 1/2 cup flour
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp nutmeg
1/2 tsp ground allspice
1/4 tsp ground cloves
2 cups finely chopped raw apple
1/2 cup raisins (optional)
1/2 cup chopped wanuts (also optional)

Method:

In a large bowl beat butter until smooth and creamy, add sugar and
beat until well mixed. Add eggs and vanilla and beat until well
blended. Combine dry ingredients and add to wet. Mix well. Add
apples nuts and raisins and mix well.

Grease and flour an 8-inch square pan(ive used round too and it is
ok). spread batter into pan and bake at 350 degrees for about 35
minutes or until a toothpick stuck in the center comes out clean.

Cool comletely and serve with whipped cream or serve warm with
vanilla ice cream.

This also works well with pears instead of apples. This a good one
for the fall, since we are going into apple season.