fresh apple cake

Ingredients

• 2 cups sugar
• 1 cup shortening or butter
• 4 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
• 1/2 cup cold water
• 1 tablespoon cloves, cinnamon, nutmeg
• 1 tablespoon baking soda
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1 cup nuts (chopped)
• 2 cups apples (finely chopped)