Apple Cake
["2 c. sugar", "1/2 c. shortening", "2 eggs", "2 c. flour", "1 tsp. cinnamon", "1 tsp. soda", "1 tsp. salt", "1/2 c. nut meats (optional)", "4 c. diced apples (small)"]
["Mix the ingredients in the order listed.", "Put in 9 x 13-inch floured loaf pan.", "Bake at 325\u00b0 for 1 hour.", "Top with whipped cream."]
["sugar", "shortening", "eggs", "flour", "cinnamon", "soda", "salt", "nut meats", "apples"]