Autumn Apple Cake

Submitted 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
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 1⁄4 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
• 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)

directions

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