Humdinger Cake

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup white sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups peeled and chopped apples

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch pan.
2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt; stir into the creamed mixture. Finally, fold in the apples.
3. Spread evenly into the prepared pan.
4. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes in the preheated oven. Cake is done when it springs back to the touch.

Interesting Facts

• The name "Humdinger Cake" comes from the 1920's, when it was a popular dessert.
• This cake can be served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
• This cake also makes a great snack, either plain or topped with a dollop of whipped cream.