Apple Cake

1/2 cup butter
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup brown sugar
2 eggs (3 if batter seems too stiff)
2 cups whole wheat flour
1/2 tsp salt
2 tsp baking soda
2 tsp cinnamon
2 tsp nutmeg
4-5 cups peeled and diced apples
4 Tbsp hot water
2 tsp vanilla
1 cup chopped nuts (optional)

Cream butter and sugars. Beat in eggs. Mix dry ingredients separately and add to creamed mixture. Stir in remaining ingredients. Turn into a well-greased 9x13 pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes.