Dutch Apple Cake

So after picking so much fruit yesterday, this week, I will be concentrating on all things apples..  and as its a versatile fruit I hope you wont get tired of them

This Dutch Apple Cake found in Meta Givens 1942 cookbook is just a lovely place to start. It is more like a muffin or coffee cake than sponge cake. You can eat it for breakfast, or as a dessert.. and it also makes a good morning or afternoon snack with a nice cup of tea. 

 

3 tart apples
2 c. all-purpose flour
3 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. sugar, divided
1/4 c. shortening, melted and cooled
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 c. milk
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 Tbsp butter, softened

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees. 
• Slice apples  
• Sift the flour and measure and resift twice with baking powder and salt. 
• Stir in 2/3th of the sugar. (Reserve the other 1/3 and mix with the cinnamon). 
• In a separate bowl, mix the egg, shortening and milk. 
• Stir the liquids into the flour mixture just until combined. 
• Pour into a 7″ by 11″ baking pan. 
• Arrange apples on top and press into dough. 
• Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar mixture and dot with butter. 
• Bake for 25 minutes..or until an inserted wooden skewer comes out clean

The Modern Family Cook Book
by Meta Given ~ 1942