Apple Cake

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter or shortening
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon nutmeg
• 4 apples, peeled, cored, and chopped
• 1/4 cup chopped nuts, optional

Directions

Preheat oven to 375°F.

Sift together the dry ingredients and set aside. Cream together butter and sugar until fluffy, then beat in the egg. Gradually add the dry ingredients, alternating with the apples. Stir in the nuts. Pour into a baking dish and bake for 35 minutes.