Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour a 12-cup fluted tube cake pan.
In a large bowl, add the granulated sugar, oil, vanilla and eggs. With an electric hand mixer, beat on medium speed until light and fluffy.
Gradually beat in flour, apple pie spice, salt and baking soda until just combined. Stir in apple pieces.
Pour mixture into prepared pan. Bake for 55-65 minutes, or until toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Allow cake to cool in pan for 10 minutes, then carefully invert onto a cooling rack.