2 cups sugar
1/2 cup shortening
2 eggs
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
4 cups raw chopped apples
1/2 cup nuts (optional)

Cream sugar, shortening together and then add eggs. Sift flour, baking soda, cinnamon and mix in creamed mixture. Add apples and nuts. This makes a thick batter. Bake in oblong 9x13-inch pan at 350°F for 45 minutes.