Fresh Apple Cake

Ingredients

• 1 c. shortening
• 2 c. sugar
• 4 large eggs (5 if small)
• 2 tsp. vanilla
• 1 tsp. butter flavor
• 3 c. flour, sifted
• 1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
• 1 tsp. allspice
• 1/2 tsp. nutmeg
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
• 3/4 c. buttermilk
• 1 c. fresh apples, finely chopped and grated
• 1/2 c. pecans, chopped