Carolyn'S Apple Pudding Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 -6 apples, sliced
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
2 tablespoons water
Batter
1 cup flour
1/2 cup white sugar
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 pinch salt
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 egg
1 1/2 teaspoons shortening, melted
1/2 cup milk
cinnamon sugar (optional)
whipped cream (optional)

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350*.
Slice apples, with or without the peel, to fill a casserole dish.
Sprinkle with brown sugar, cinnamon and water.
In a medium bowl, mix flour, white sugar, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Set aside.
In a small bowl or shaker, combine vanilla, egg, melted shortening and milk.
Add to the flour mixture and beat until smooth, then pour over the apples.
If desired, sprinkle with sugar cinnamon.
Bake for 1 hour or until golden.
Serve warm with a dollop of whipped cream.