Knobby Apple Cake

Preheat oven to 350° F. Grease an 8-inch square baking pan.

Cream together until smooth:

1 cup white sugar
¼ cup butter

Beat in:

1 large egg

Mix in:

3 cups diced apples
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup sifted flour
½ teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon vanilla
¼ cup chopped nuts (optional)

Bake 45 minutes or until an inserted toothpick comes out almost clean.