Fresh Apple Cake with Penuche Frosting

1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
2 eggs
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
2 1/2 to 3 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups granulated sugar
3 cups chopped apples
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Bake for one hour in a tube pan at 325 degrees F. Frost after cooling completely.

Penuche Frosting:
2 cups brown sugar (packed)
1/2 cup solid shortening
1/2 cup milk
1/4 teaspoon salt

Stir over low heat, then bring rapidly to a full boil. Boil for 1 minute at 220 degrees F. Remove from heat and beat to consistency for spreading.