Apple Butter Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Cream together shortening and sugar.
2. 2
   Beat in eggs, one at a time, beat until light and fluffy.
3. 3
   Stir in 1 cup apple butter.
4. 4
   Sift together flour, baking powder, soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
5. 5
   Add dry ingredients to creamed mixture alternately with sour milk.
6. 6
   Turn into 2 greased and floured 9-inch cake pans.
7. 7
   Bake at 350°F for 30 to 35 minutes.
8. 8
   Cool throughly.
9. 9
   Spread bottom layer of cake with 1/4 cup apple butter.
10. 10
    Top with frosting.
11. 11
    Cover with top cake layer.
12. 12
    Frost top and sides with any marshmallow frosting.
13. 13
    Swirl remaining apple butter on top for a marbled effect.