1/3 c. butter
1/2 c. sugar
1 egg
1/2 c. milk
1 1/2 c. sifted flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. cinnamon or mace
2 med. apples, peeled and sliced
2 tbsp. mace or cinnamon (for topping)

Grease an 8 inch square pan. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Cream butter and sugar. Add unbeaten egg. Mix thoroughly. Add milk. Fold in sifted dry ingredients. Spread batter evenly in pan. Place apple slices on top of batter, pressing into batter. Sprinkle with 2 tablespoon sugar mixed with 2 tablespoon mace or cinnamon. Bake in preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes.