In this task, you have to identify the named entities (NER) which are the ingredients required given its directions. Named entities are the names of the items without their quantity.
Q: Combine eggs and sugar., Add oil, flour, cinnamon, soda and salt; mix well., Add nuts and apples., Batter will be thick. Spread batter in 9 x 13-inch ungreased pan., Bake at 350 for 50 minutes., Cool and cut in squares., Sprinkle with confectioners sugar.
A:
eggs, oil, cinnamon, salt, apples, sugar, flour, soda, nuts