1 1/2 c. sifted all-purpose flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 c. sugar
1/2 c. shortening
1 egg
1/2 c. milk
2 c. sliced apples
1/4 c. sugar
1 tsp. cinnamon
3 tbsp. melted butter

VANILLA SAUCE FOR CAKE:

1/3 c. sugar
1 1/2 tbsp. cornstarch
1 2/3 c. boiling water
3 tbsp. butter
2 tsp. vanilla

Heat oven to 400 degrees. Sift flour, baking powder, salt and 1/4 cup sugar into bowl. Cut in shortening. Beat egg and milk together until blended. Add to dry ingredients. Stir just to blend well; spread dough in greased 9x9x2 inch pan.

Arrange apple slices in rows over dough. Combine 1/4 cup sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over cake. Drizzle with melted butter. Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until cake is done. Serve warm!

Sauce: Combine sugar, cornstarch, salt in saucepan. Stir in boiling water. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until thickened and clear. Cook 3 minutes longer. Remove from heat. Add butter and vanilla.