Dough:

1 3/4 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 eggs
3/4 cup sugar
1/4 lb. butter
1 teaspoon vanilla

Combine 1 3/4 cups flour, salt, baking powder, eggs, sugar, butter, and vanilla together. Blend well. Place dough in the refrigerator and chill for a few hours. When ready to bake, divide dough in half. Pat half in a well greased 8x12 shallow baking dish (dough is soft and cannot be rolled). Reserve second half.

Filling:

6 medium sliced apples
sugar, cinnamon, and lemon juice to taste

Pare the apples and shred on a coarse grater. Season to taste with sugar, cinnamon, and lemon juice. Spread apple mixture on dough in pan and pat other half of dough to cover.

Topping:

1/2 cup sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons soft butter
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 1/2 tablespoons flour

Combine sugar, cinnamon, butter and flour for topping. Spread over top of cake.

Bake in a moderate oven 375°F for 45 minutes.

Submitted by: Maria Stevenson