Mix first three ingredients. Sift 2 cups of flour, 1 teaspoon soda and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Add to above mixture and add 2 cups finely chopped apples and 1 cup of chopped nuts, and 2 teaspoons vanilla. Bake in floured, greased pan (either loaf or stem pan) at 350 for 40-60 minutes, and do not open oven door for first 30 minutes. (I bake mine 60 minutes for stem, 325 to 350 . Ovens sometimes vary.)