3/4 c. shortening
1 1/2 c. sugar
2 well beaten eggs
2 1/4 c. flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
3/4 c. strong coffee (cold)
1 tsp. vanilla
3 c. chopped apples
1/2 c. brown sugar
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 c. chopped nuts

Cream butter, sugar and eggs. Add sifted flour, soda, salt, coffee and vanilla. Fold in apples. Bake in 13"x9"x2" pan at 350 degrees for 45 to 55 minutes.