2 c. sugar
1 1/2 c. oil
2 eggs
3 c. plain flour
1 1/3 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
3 c. fresh apples, grated fine
1 c. chopped nuts

Beat sugar, eggs, and shortening. Add rest of ingredients. Mix thoroughly. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 to 40 minutes in 9x13 pan.

TOPPING:

1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese
1/2 stick butter
1 tsp. vanilla
1 box confectioners' sugar

Beat well and spread over cake.