Apple-Date Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. shortening
3/4 c. granulated sugar
1 egg
1 1/2 c. sifted all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
2 c. finely chopped, pared apples
1 c. chopped dates
1/4 c. brown sugar
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 c. chopped nuts

Preparation

Cream together shortening and granulated sugar; add egg and beat well.
Sift together flour, soda and salt; add to creamed mixture and blend.
Stir in apples and dates.
Spread in greased and floured 11 x 7-inch pan.
Combine brown sugar, cinnamon and nuts; evenly sprinkle over top.
Bake in 350\u00b0 oven 30 to 35 minutes or until done.
Good served warm with vanilla ice cream.