Apple Upside-Down Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Combine apples, 3/4 cup sugar, butter and cinnamon in saucepan.
2. 2
   Cook until tender, stirring frequently.
3. 3
   Pour into well-greased 13 x 9 x 2-inch pan.
4. 4
   Sift together flour, baking powder and salt.
5. 5
   Set aside.
6. 6
   Cream together shortening with sugar.
7. 7
   Blend in eggs, one at a time, beating well.
8. 8
   Combine milk and vanilla.
9. 9
   Add alternately with dry ingredients to creamed mixture, beginning and ending with dry ingredients.
10. 10
    Spread over apples in pan.
11. 11
    Bake at 350° in oven for 35 to 40 minutes or until done.
12. 12
    Remove from oven.
13. 13
    Turn cake upside-down over large serving plate.
14. 14
    Let stand a few minutes, then remove pan.
15. 15
    Makes 16 servings.