1 C. Sugar
1 tsp. Salt
2 C. Flour
2 tsp. Baking Soda
1 tsp. Cinnamon
2 Eggs
1/2 C. Crisco
4 C. Apples, chopped
1 tsp. Vanilla
1/4 tsp. Cloves
1/2 tsp. Nutmeg
1 C. Nuts, chopped

Beat shortening, sugar and eggs and beat well. Add apples and mix. Sift dry ingredients together then add to apple mixture. Add Vanilla and 1 C. chopped nuts. Pour into pan and bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes.

Rum Sauce for Aunt Velma’s Apple Cake: Bring to boil 1/2 C. butter, 1/2 C. Cream or canned Milk, 3/4 C. sugar. Add 1 tsp. Vanilla, 1/2 tsp. Rum flavoring. Serve over warm apple cake.