2 1/2 c. sifted cake flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 1/2 c. sugar
3/4 c. shortening
3/4 c. sweet apple cider
3 eggs
4 to 6 oz. jar crab apple jelly
Seven Minute frosting

Measure into sifter the flour, baking powder, soda, salt, cinnamon and sugar. Place shortening in mixing bowl; stir to soften. Sift in dry ingredients.

Add cider and stir until all flour is dampened. Beat 2 minutes with mixer at low speed (or 300 vigorous strokes by hand). Add eggs and beat 1 minute more.

Pour batter into two round 9 inch pans, lined on bottoms with paper. Bake in 375 degree oven 20 to 25 minutes. Turn out on racks; cool.

Split layers. Spread crab apple jelly over one layer; cover with second layer; spread with frosting. Repeat, covering sides with rest of frosting.

NOTE: It's nice to tint the frosting just slightly with yellow food coloring, but slightly is the operative word; too much doesn't look like apples, just sick.