Preheat the oven at 180 °c
Cream the butter and sugar together, add the oil, eggs and vanilla essence.

Beat well, add the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and mixed spice.

Mix through, fold in the apples and nuts. Spoon the batter in a greased round tin and place in the oven for 40/45mins or till toothpick comes out clean.Dust with icing sugar when it has cooled and enjoy as a dessert or with a hot drink.