1/2 c Shortening
1 c Sugar
2 Eggs
1 ts Vanilla
2 c Flour
1 ts Baking powder
1 ts Baking soda
1/4 ts -Salt
1 c Sour cream
2 c Apple; finely chopped
Topping:
1/2 c Nuts; chopped
1/2 c Brown sugar; packed
1 ts Cinnamon; ground
2 T Butter; melted

1. Preheat oven to 350F. In mixing bowl, cream together shortening and
   sugar.
2. Add eggs and vanilla, beat well. Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Add to creamed mixture, alternating with sour cream.
   
3. Fold in apple. Spread batter in greased 13 X 9 X 2″ baking pan or large greased bundt pan. Combine nuts, brown sugar, cinnamon and butter.
4. Sprinkle nut mixture evenly over batter. Bake 350F for 35-40 minutes.