2 1/4 c. sifted flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
3 tsp. nutmeg
3/4 tsp. salt
1/2 c. shortening
1 1/2 c. sugar
2 eggs
6 tbsp. buttermilk
3 c. diced apples, unpeeled

Sift flour with soda, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt. Cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs; beat. Add buttermilk and sifted ingredients. Beat until smooth. Batter will be stiff. Add apples. Pour into a greased 13x9 inch pan. Bake at 350 degrees until done. While cake is warm frost.

COCONUT FROSTING:

6 tbsp. melted butter
2/3 c. brown sugar
1/4 c. light cream or Pet milk
1 c. coconut
1/2 tsp. vanilla

Place under broiler and brown lightly.