Apple Cake

This is what I'm planning on making for the Ward Halloween Party on Friday!
Apple Cake
Katie (Katiedid)
½ c shortening
2 c sugar
2 eggs
3 c flour
2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
1 tsp nutmeg
1 tsp cinnamon
6 c raw apples

Cream shortening and sugar together. Add eggs. Stir together dry ingredients. Add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in apples. Pour into a greased 9 x 13 pan. Bake at 350 F for 45 minutes. Frost cake while warm.

Caramel Frosting
½ c butter
1 c brown sugar
¼ c milk
2 ½ c powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla



In a pan, combine butter and brown sugar. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Boil over medium heat for 2 minutes. Add milk. Bring to a boil. Remove from heat. Gradually beat in powdered sugar. Stir in vanilla. Frost warm cake.