Grandma Mitchell's Apple Pudding Cake

Grate 6 large red apples
Mix with:
2 cups sugar
2 eggs
1/2 cup shortening

Sift together:
2 cups flour
2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. nutmeg
2 tsp. cinnamon

Sift dry ingredients into first mixture.
Add 1 cup chopped nuts (optional).
Bake in greased 13x9x2 inch pan.
350 degrees for 30-35 minutes.