Dutch Apple Cake

Ingredients 

• 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 

• 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. 

Serves: 8