Newlywed Apple Cake-Millie

1/2 cup shortening or margarine

2 eggs

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1 teaspoon nutmeg

4 cups tart apples, sliced

2 cups sugar

2 cups flour

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 cup chopped nuts

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cream together shortening or margarine, sugar and eggs. In a separate bowl, sift together dry ingredients. Gradually add to creamed mixture along with apples and nuts. Pour into greased 9x13 inch pan and bake for 40 minutes.

Top with the following frosting:

1 cup brown sugar, firmly packed

1/2 stick butter or margarine

1 teaspoon vanilla

1 cup water

2 tablespoons flour

Combine all ingredients in saucepan. Cook slowly until thickened. Spread on hot or cold cake.