Apple Coffee Cake

Make the topping first since it needs to be done first in order to simmer on the stove while you’re mixing up the batter.

Topping (prepare first):

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1/3 cup brown sugar
• 2 cups cored and sliced apples, may be left unpeeled
• dash cinnamon
• Melt butter in medium sauce pan. Add brown sugar and cinnamon. Stir until combined. Add apple slices. Stir and simmer on a low heat while you mix the cake batter.

Combine:

2 cups flour 2 1/4 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. salt Mix in separate bowl: 1/2 cup shortening 1/2 cup sugar

Add to shortening and sugar mixture, mixing well after adding each egg:

3 eggs

Add dry mixture to the batter alternately with:

1 cup milk

Pour batter into greased 9 x 13 inch baking dish. Spread apple topping over batter.

Bake at 350°F. for 30-35 minutes.