Fresh Apple or Rhubarb Cake

2 cups fresh apples or rhubarb (or combination), diced or coarsely grated
1 cup evaporated cane juice (or white sugar)
1/4 cup canola oil
1/2 cup chopped nuts, optional
1 egg
1 t. vanilla
1 cup flour
1 t. baking soda
1 t. cinnamon
1/4 t. salt

Mix the fruit and sugar. Add oil, nuts, egg, & vanilla. Mix well. Stir in dry ingredients. Pour batter into a greased 8x8" pan, and bake at 350 degrees 40-45 minutes. Serve warm with ice cream, whipped cream, or cream.