Saucy Apple Cake

By Nanatimesthree

Ingredients

• 1 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup shortening
• 1 egg, slightly beaten
• 1 cup clour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups shredded peeled apples
• 1/4 cup chopped nuts
• VANILLA SAUCE
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1/2 cup light cream
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla

Preparation

Step 1

In a mixing bowl, cream sugar and shortening. Add egg and mix well. Add the dry ingredients; mix well. Fold in the apples and nuts. Spread in a greased 8 inch squared baking pan. Bake at 350 for 35 to 40 minutes.

For sauce, combine sugar, cornstarch and cream in a saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat; boil for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat. Add butter and vanilla; stir until butter is melted. Serve warm over warm cake.