Instructions

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