APPLE CAKE

By KimberlyB

Ingredients

• TOPPING:
• APPLE CAKE
• 1 cup sugar (I used 1/2 cup sugar/stevia blend)
• 1/2 cup shortening
• 2 eggs
• 1-1/2 cups flour
• 1 teaspoon soda
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 3 apples, shredded
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 1/2 cup chopped nuts (I used pecans)

Details

Adapted from patriciaspatchwork.blogspot.com

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease or spray a 9 x 13 - inch pan.

1. Cream sugar and shortening til light and fluffy. Add the eggs and vanilla.

2. Combine the flour, soda, cinnamon, and salt in a small bowl.

3. Add to creamed mixture.

4. Add the shredded apples (I peeled and cored the apples and then grated them.)

5. Spread evenly in pan using a rubber spatula.

6. Combine the ingredients for the topping and sprinkle evenly over cake batter.

7. Bake for 40 - 45 minutes (40 was perfect for me).