Dutch Apple Cake

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup (60 ml) sugar
• 1-1/2 tbsp (20 ml) flour
• 2 tbsp (30 ml) butter
• 1/2 tsp (2 ml) cinnamon
• 1-1/4 cups (300 ml) flour, sifted
• 1/2 tsp (2 ml) salt
• 1 tsp (5 ml) sugar
• 1 tsp (5 ml) baking powder
• 1/4 lb (.1 kg). butter
• 1 egg yolk
• 2 tbsp (30 ml) brandy or milk
• 4 cups (950 ml) peeled, sliced apples
• dried currants