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Apple Cake

A cake that is good any time.  Apples combine with cinnamon and pecans in this delicious dessert. 
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine American

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups Apples Chopped
  • 1/2 cup Shortening
  • 1 cup Sugar
  • 2 Eggs
  • 1 1/2 cup Flour
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp Nutmeg
  • 1 tsp Baking Soda
  • 1/2 cup Liquid (7-Up)

Topping

  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar
  • 1/2 tsp Cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup Chopped Nuts (Pecans)

Instructions
 

  • Cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy.  Add eggs and mix until combined. Mix together dry ingredients.  Add alternately with the liquid.  Add apples and stir.  Pour batter into a greased and floured 9x13x2 pan.  Add topping.  Bake at 350 for 45 minutes.

Topping

  • Combine brown sugar, cinnamon, and nuts.  Pour on top of cake batter.

Notes

I used homemade apple brandy and spiced rum as the liquid for this cake.  Try ginger ale, or whatever you have around your house to personalize the Apple Cake.
Keyword Apple Cake