4 c. all-purpose flour
2 2/3 c. sugar
5 tbsp. baking powder
2 tsp. salt
1 c. shortening
2 c. less 4 tbsp. milk
3 tsp. vanilla
4 eggs
5 to 6 apples, peeled and sliced
enough cinnamon and sugar mixed to lightly coat apple slices

Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease and flour a 10-inch tube pan.

Place apple slices in cinnamon and sugar mixture; set aside.

Mix all remaining ingredients, beating well. Mixture will be heavy. Pour half of mixture into prepared pan, place apple mixture evenly around on batter being careful not to let apples touch sides of pan. Pour rest of batter over apples and smooth to cover.

Bake for 90 minutes at 375°F. Cool for 1 hour on rack, right side up. Remove from pan and cool completely. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar, if desired.

Serves 10-12.

Submitted by: Karen Penlington