Autumn Apple Cake

Name: Autumn Apple Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1/4 cup shortening; 1 cup sugar; 1 egg; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 1/4 cups freshly ground soft wheat flour or 1 1/4 cups oat flour; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 3 cups diced peeled tart apples; 1/4 cup chopped nuts (optional)

Recipe by Sweet Diva MJ

Adapted from Taste of Home. This tasty little cake is crammed full of apple goodness! I substitute freshly ground whole grain flour for the all-purpose.

READY IN: 1hr 5mins

SERVES: 8

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

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cup shortening
1

cup sugar
1

egg
1

teaspoon vanilla extract
1

1 1/4 cups freshly ground soft wheat flour or 1 1/4 cups oat flour
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teaspoon baking soda
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teaspoon baking powder
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teaspoon salt
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teaspoon ground cinnamon
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teaspoon ground nutmeg
3

cups diced peeled tart apples
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cup chopped nuts (optional)

DIRECTIONS

In a mixing bowl, cream shortening and sugar. Add egg and vanilla.
Combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg; add to the creamed mixture.
Stir in apples and nuts if desired.
Spoon into a greased 8-in. square baking pan.
Bake at 350 for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
Serve warm. Yield: 8 servings.