2 1/2 c. sifted all purpose flour
2 c. brown sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
2/3 c. shortening
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg
1 c. sour milk
2 beaten eggs
1 can apple pie filling (opt.)

Mix flour, sugar, salt and shortening until crumbly; reserve 1/2 cup. To remaining crumbs, add baking powder, soda and spices; mix well. Add milk and eggs; mix well. Pour into 2 greased and floured cake pans; top with reserved crumbs. (If you choose to use the apple pie filling; add the filling before adding the reserved crumbs.)

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Baking without apple filling 25 to 30 minutes. Baking with apple filling allow another 25 to 30 minutes.