Country Lines Recipes

Canned Apple Cake

Ingredients

2/3 c. shortening
2 2/3 c. sugar
4 eggs
1 t. cinnamon
2 t. baking soda
1 1/2 t. baking powder
1/2 t. nutmeg
3 c. flour
2/3 c. water
3 c. grated apples
2/3 c. raisins
2/3 c. nuts

Directions

In a large bowl, cream together shortening, sugar and eggs. Combine flour, cinnamon, baking soda, salt baking powder and nutmeg. Alternately add water and flour mixture to creamed mixture. Fold in apples, raisins and nuts. Grease 8, clean, wide mouth tapered pint jars. Fill 1/2 full with cake batter. Bake on wire rack in center of oven for 45 minutes at 325°. Test like a regular cake. Remove from oven, wipe top of rims clean. Put on hot, sterilized lids. Screw tightly. DON�T ADD ANY OTHER INGREDIENTS.