Toss apples with sugar, almonds and raisins. Beat eggs with butter and vanilla and stir into apple mixture. Combine flour, baking soda cinnamon, allspice, cardamom and salt in a separate bowl. Stir dry ingredients into apple mixture only enough to moisten all ingredients. Spoon into a greased 8" baking dish and bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for about 45 minutes. Cool slightly before cutting.