YIELD: 1 Cake

INGREDIENTS:

* 1 1/2 cups of oil (NO crappy store brand - use good quality)

* 2 cups sugar

* 3 eggs

* 2 teaspoons vanilla

* 3 cups flour

* 1 teaspoon baking soda

* 1 teaspoon salt

* 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon

* 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg

* 1/8 teaspoon anise (or several pinches worth)

* 2 cups finely chopped pared apple (any kind - the "tarter" the better in my opinion)

* 1 1/2 cup nuts

* 1/2 cup raisins (see options)



Procedure:

* Combine the first four ingredients

* Fold in the apples, nuts, and raisins

* Turn into a greased and floured tube pan (or bundt)

* Bake for 1 hr and 15 minutes (or until your toothpick comes out clean)

* Cool 10 minutes and remove from pan