Golden Apple/Black Walnut Cake

Fall festivals in West Virginia are a tradition. Folks get together and celebrate, compete and most importantly eat. The Black Walnut Festival in Spencer, WV is gearing up for its 54th annual celebration, October 9-12, 2008 . Some of the "Main Events" include Art Demonstrations, An Ox Roast, Parades, Competitions, Bake Contest, Classic Cars, Static Displays, a Carnival, Food Concessions and a Chain Saw Carver and plenty of Music!
Even the Govenors' of the state get in on the fun. Here's a recipe from Ex Govenor Bob Wise:

Specialty Recipe
Golden Apple/Black Walnut Cake
Ingredients
2 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups sugar
4 cups chopped golden apples
1 cup chopped black walnuts
2 eggs
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons vanilla
Stir together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Combine sugar, apples, and walnuts. Beat together eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla. Add flour and apple mixture alternately. Pour into greased and floured pans (Two 8 x 8-inch pans or one 9 x 13-inch pan). Bake 1 hour at 350 degrees. Cool. Frost with a lemon-butter frosting.