Apple Upside Down Cake

Directions

1. 1
   For topping: grease a 13x9x2-inch baking pan; line bottom with waxed paper and then grease the paper.
2. 2
   Pare and core apples; then cut into 1/4-inch thick wedges (about 2 cups).
3. 3
   Pour melted butter into pan and sprinkle with brown sugar.
4. 4
   Arrange apples, edge to edge, over sugar.
5. 5
   preheat oven to 350° Cake: sift together flour, baking powder and salt.
6. 6
   Cream shortening with sugar until light and fluffy.
7. 7
   Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
8. 8
   Mix in dry ingredients alternately with milk; add vanilla; blend well.
9. 9
   Pour batter over apples.
10. 10
    Bake 40-45 minutes.
11. 11
    Turn cake upside down on a large cake plate or platter immediately.
12. 12
    Serve warm with whipped cream.