Apple Coffee Cake

(Courtesy of Quick Cooking)

Ingredients:
1/2 c. butter-flavored shortening
1 c. sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla extract
2 c. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. (8 oz.) sour cream
1 3/4- 2 c. chopped peeled tart apples
TOPPING:
3/4 c. packed brown sugar
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
2 Tbsp. cold butter or margarine
1/2 c. chopped walnuts

Directions:
In a mixing bowl, cream shortening and sugar.  Add eggs and vanilla; mix well.

Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; add to the creamed mixture alternately with sour cream.  Stir in apples.  Transfer to 2 greased 8 inch square baking dishes. 

For topping, combine brown sugar and cinnamon.  Cut in butter until crumbly.  Stir in nuts; sprinkle over batter. 

Bake at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.  Cool completely.  Cover and freeze for up to 6 months.  Thaw overnight in the refrigerator.