Saucy apple cake

1 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1cupSugar
¼cupShortening
1eachEgg -- lightly beaten
1cupAll-purpose flour
1teaspoonBaking soda
½teaspoonGround cinnamon
¼teaspoonSalt
2cupsApples -- tart shredded
Peeled
¼cupWalnuts -- chopped
VANlLLA SAUCE:
1cupSugar
2tablespoonsCornstarch
½cupLight cream
½cupButter or margarine
teaspoonVanilla extract

Directions

In a mixing bowl, cream sugar and shortening. Add egg and mix well.

Add the dry ingredients; mix well. Fold in the apples and walnuts.

Spread in a greased 8-in. square baking pan. Bake at 350 deg. for 35-40 minutes or until cake tests done. 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. Yield: 9 servings

Recipe By : Taste of Home