Karmel Glaze Apple Cake

1/2 c. shortening                    2 eggs
1 tsp. salt                               2 c. finely chopped apples
1/2 tsp. cinnamon                   1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. allspice                      1/4 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. nutmeg                      2 c. sifted flour
1-1/3 c. sugar                        1/3 c. water

Blend shortening, salt and spices. Add sugar gradually and cream well. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Sift baking powder and baking soda with flour three times. Add alternately with water, mixing after each addition till smooth. Add apples and mix well.

Bake in 10x10 pan (or 9x13") at 350 deg. for 35-45 minutes.
Spread Karmel Glaze Topping (see recipe below) over just barely warm cake.

KARMEL GLAZE TOPPING

4 tbsp. butter or shortening             1/4 tsp. salt
1 c. brown sugar, firmly packed        1 tbsp. light corn syrup
4 tbsp. cream                                        

Combine all ingredients in saucepan and bring to a rolling boil. Boil 1/2 to 1 min. Cool. Pour over barely warm cake and spread just over top of cake only.