Apple Spice Cake with sauce

from the kitchen of Amber

1/2 cup soft butter
2 cups sugar
2 eggs
4 cups unpeeled shredded apples (about 3 large red delicious)
2 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt

Cream butter, gradually add sugar and eggs, mixing well. Add all other ingredients. Pour into 9 x 13 inch greased pan. Cook for 35 minutes at 350 degrees. Serve hot with sauce and whipped cream.

Sauce: 1/2 cup butter , 1 cup sugar, 1/2 cup light cream, 1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla, heat butter, sugar and cream together over low heat 10-15 minutes, stirring occassionally until blended and lightly thickened. Do not let boil. add vanilla and serve hot on cake.