Apple coffeecake
9 servings, 3 by 3 inches each
½ cup light brown sugar
2 tablespoons flour
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
1 to 2 teaspoons cinnamon, as desired
½ to ¾; cup sugar, as desired
¼ cup shortening
1 egg
½ cup milk
1½ cups unsifted flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
2 cups thinly sliced apples
Blend together the brown sugar, 2 tablespoons flour, butter or margarine, and cinnamon.
In another bowl, combine sugar, shortening, and egg; beat thoroughly. Stir in milk.
Mix 1½ cups flour, baking powder, and salt thoroughly; stir into egg mixture just until smooth.
Spread half the batter in a greased 9-inch square pan; cover with half the apples; top with half the brown sugar mixture. Repeat.
Bake at 375° F. (moderate oven) for 45 to 50 minutes or until cake is set.
NOTE: If preferred, put all the batter in the pan at once. Arrange apples on top of the batter and sprinkle with brown sugar mixture.