Ingredients:
1/2 cup shortening ( Crisco is good)
1 cup sugar ( or more or less to suit taste)
2 eggs
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract or 1 1/2 teaspoons almond extract
2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup sour cream
4 medium apples, peeled and finely chopped ( or 5 small apples)
1/2 cup chopped nuts
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
1 teaspoon cinnamon
2 tablespoons butter
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Set oven rack to second-lowest position.
Grease a 13 x 9-inch baking pan (this can also be made in an 11 x 7-inch baking pan).
In a mixing bowl, cream the shortening and sugar for a couple of minutes.
Add in the eggs and vanilla or almond extract (if using); beat for about 5 minutes.
In a bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
Add to creamed mixture alternating with sour cream.
Fold in the apples.
Spread the batter into prepared baking pan.
In a small bowl, combine the nuts, brown sugar, cinnamon and butter.
Sprinkle the nut mixture evenly over the batter.
Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the cake tests done.
Servings: 12
Time preparation: 20 min.
Time total: 55 min.