Apple Spice Cake with Sauce

from the kitchen of Jewal

1/2 c soft butter
2 c sugar
2 eggs
4 c unpeeled,shredded apples (about 3 apples)
2 c flour
2 tsp baking soda
2 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp nutmeg
1/2 tsp salt
1 c chopped nuts (opt)

Cream butter; gradually add sugar and eggs, mixing well.  Pour into 9x13 inch greased pan.  Cook for 35 minutes at 350.  Serve hot with sauce and whipped cream.

Sauce:
1/2 c butter
1 c sugar
1/2 c light cream
1 1/2 tsp vanilla
nutmeg

Heat butter, sugar and cream together over low heat 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally until blended and lightly thickened.  Don't let boil.  Add vanilla and nutmeg.  Serve hot on cake.