Apple Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. sugar
1/2 c. shortening plus 1 Tbsp. oil
4 eggs
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. cloves
4 c. grated apples
1 c. nuts (optional)
2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. baking soda dissolved in a little water
1 tsp. nutmeg

Preparation

Beat sugar and shortening together and add eggs, one at a time. Beat well.
Add flour and spices; then add soda in hot water.
Add grated apples and nuts.
Bake in greased and floured 9 x 13-inch pan at 350\u00b0 for about 45 minutes.
Ice while still warm with powdered sugar and water.