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.

Ingredients

8 serv.

shortening↗1⁄4 cup
sugar↗1 cup
egg↗1
vanilla extract↗1 teaspoon
freshly ground soft wheat flour or oat flour↗1 cups
baking soda↗1⁄2 teaspoon
baking powder↗1⁄2 teaspoon
salt↗1⁄2 teaspoon
ground cinnamon↗1⁄2 teaspoon
ground nutmeg↗1⁄2 teaspoon
diced peeled tart apples3 cups
chopped nuts (optional)1⁄4 cup

Step-by-step instructions

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.

Source: food.com

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