Spicy Apple Cake Recipe

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9 inch square pan. Sift together the flour baking powder baking soda salt cinnamon and nutmeg. Set aside.

In a large bowl cream together the shortening brown sugar and white sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time then stir in the vanilla. Beat in the flour mixture alternately with the milk mixing just until incorporated. Stir in the chopped apples.

Spread batter evenly in prepared pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool.

To make the frosting: In a medium bowl combine 1/4 cup shortening confectioners' sugar cinnamon and nutmeg. Beat until light and creamy. Beat in the milk one tablespoon at a time until desired spreading consistency is achieved. Spread over top of cooled cake.