Saucy Apple Cake

• 1 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup shortening
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups shredded peeled tart apples
• 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1/2 cup half-and-half cream
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1. In a bowl, cream sugar and shortening. Add egg and mix well. Add the dry ingredients; mix well. Fold in the apples and walnuts.
2. Spread in a greased 8-in. square baking pan. Bake at 350u0b0 for 35-40 minutes or until cake tests done.
3. For sauce, combine sugar, cornstarch and cream in a saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat; boil for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat. Add butter and vanilla; stir until butter is melted. Serve warm over warm cake.

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Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/saucy-apple-cake/ (may not work)