Apple Cake

Last week we made apple cake and it was a huge hit! The recipe is very easy, just measuring, mixing, and baking. This recipe is easily halved and actually makes a fairly nice sized cake still. The recipe was found by my mother and forwarded on to me, so unfortunately I can't link you to the website or book.

1/2 cup shortening
2 cups sugar
2 eggs
2 tsp vanilla
2 cups flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. nutmeg
1 tsp. ginger
6 cups peeled, diced tart apples

Cream shortening and sugar. Add eggs and vanilla. Combine dry ingredients and add to mixture. Stir in apples. Spoon into greased 11 x 13 pan. Bake at 350 for 45-50 minutes or until the toothpick comes out clean.