Chopped Apple Cake
["1/2 C. shortening", "1 C. sugar", "1 egg", "pinch salt", "1 tsp. baking soda", "2 tsp. cinnamon", "1 C. flour", "2 C. chopped apples", "1/2 C. nuts, optional"]
["Cream well shortening and sugar.", "Add egg and beat.", "Sift together salt, soda, cinnamon and flour.", "Add nuts if desired and chopped apples.", "Bake 35-40 minutes in a 350 degree oven in a greased and floured 8x8 pan.", "Serve with whipped cream."]
["shortening", "sugar", "egg", "salt", "baking soda", "cinnamon", "flour", "apples", "nuts"]