Fresh Apple Cake Recipe
with Peanut Butter Frosting

2 Tablespoons vegetable shortening

1 cup sugar

1 egg

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/2 cup milk

1-1/2 cups flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon baking powder

3 cups of pared, cored and diced apples

1/4 cup walnuts or peanuts, chopped (optional)

Method

• Preheat oven to 350°F


• Cream together the shortening, sugar and egg.


• Add vanilla extract and mix together.


• Whisk together the flour, baking soda and baking powder.


• Add these dry ingredients alternately with milk to the wet ingredients.


• Add diced apples and walnut or peanuts, if desired.


• Spray a 13 x 9 x 2 baking pan with non-stick cooking spray.


• Bake in the preheated oven for 30-40 minutes, making sure the center is done by using the toothpick test - toothpick comes out clean when inserted into the center of the cake.

Easy Peanut Butter Frosting

3 tablespoons butter, softened

1/2 to 3/4 cup peanut butter

2 cups sifted confectioner's sugar

6-8 tablespoons milk, added 1 or 2 tablespoons at a time, until frosting is the desired consistency.

Method