Dutch Apple Cake
Dutch Apple Cake
* 1 3/4 cups all purpose flour
* 3 teaspoons baking powder
* 3/4 teaspoon salt
* 1/2 cup shortening
* 1 cup sugar
* 1 egg
* 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
* 3/4 cup milk
Topping
* 2 medium size apples
* 1/4 cup sugar
* 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Stir flour, baking powder and salt together.
Cream shortening; gradually add sugar, creaming well between additions. Add egg and vanilla and beat until fluffy. Stir in dry ingredients alternately with milk. Pour into a well greased 7 inch by 11 inch shallow pan.
Peel and core apples; cut in eighths. Place in rows on batter with sharp edges pressed in slightly. Sprinkle sugar and cinnamon on top.
Bake in a moderate oven 350F for 50 to 60 minutes.
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