Spiced Apple Snack Cake

By Diana Rattray

An easy apple snack cake with cinnamon, sugar, fresh sliced apples, and a brown sugar and butter topping.

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 cup sifted all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup shortening
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup milk
• 2 1/2 cups peeled, cored apple slices
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• Topping:
• 3/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

PREPARATION:

Into a mixing bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, salt, and granulated sugar. Add shortening, egg, and milk; beat with electric mixer until blended, about 1 1/2 minutes.

Spread this batter in a greased and floured 8-inch square baking pan. Arrange apple slices over the batter, sharp inner edges down, overlapping as needed.

Combine topping ingredients; sprinkle over apple slices. Bake at 375° for 40 to 45 minutes, until apples are tender and topping is browned. Serve warm with ice cream or sweetened whipped cream.

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