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.