Dutch Apple Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. flour
4 tsp. baking powder
1/4 c. sugar
1/4 tsp. salt
4 Tbsp. shortening
1 c. milk
1 egg, beaten
3 apples
1/2 c. sugar
1 tsp. cinnamon

Preparation

In large bowl, sift flour with baking powder, 1/4 cup sugar and salt.
Cut shortening into mixture.
Combine milk and egg.
Add to flour mixture.
Stir until blended.
Peel apples; quarter and slice.
Spread batter into greased 9 x 9-inch pan.
Arrange apple slices in a row or pattern on top of batter, pressing in lightly but not flat.
Sprinkle cinnamon and 1/2 cup sugar on top.
Bake at 375\u00b0 for 40 minutes.