3/4 c. shortening
1 3/4 c. sugar
2 eggs
2 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
3/4 tsp. salt
3/4 tsp. cinnamon
3/4 c. warm coffee
3-4 Golden Delicious apples, pared and diced to measure 2 c.
1/2 c. chopped walnuts

TOPPING:

1/3 c. light brown sugar
1/2 tsp. cinnamon

In bowl, cream shortening until light. Gradually beat in sugar. Beat in eggs one at a time. Sift together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon and add to creamed mixture, alternately with coffee. Fold in apples and walnuts. Sprinkle with topping and bake in greased and floured 9 x 13 inch pan at 350 degrees for 40-45 minutes. Serve warm or cold.