- 1/2 cup shortening
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1 egg
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup raisins
- 2 baking apples, peeled and sliced
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- In a large mixing bowl, cream shortening and sugar. Add egg and beat well. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk, beating well after each addition. Stir in the raisins. Spread batter in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking pan. Top with apples. Combine sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over the apples. Bake at 375 degrees F for 40-45 minutes or until cake tests done. Serve warm.