MyFridgeFood - Cider Cake

Ingredients

• 1 cup apple cider
• 1 cup confectioners’ sugar
• 1-2 tablespoons heavy cream or milk
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 whole lemon
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 2 cups flour
• 2 cups Granny Smith apples (3 large or 4 small apples)
• 2 eggs
• 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
• Enough vegetable shortening to grease a 9x9-inch baking pan
• 1/4 cup softened butter (4 tablespoons or half a stick)
• 1/4 teaspoon salt