This cinnamon supper cake is made with a simple batter and topped with a spiced sugar mixture that forms a light crust as it bakes. Served warm, it was an everyday dessert.
3/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup shortening
1 egg unbeaten
1 tsp vanilla
1/2 cup milk
1 cup sifted flour
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1 tbs soft butter or margarine
3 tbs powdered sugar
1 tsp cinnamon
Gradually add sugar to shortening until fluffy.
Add egg; beat well.
Add vanilla and milk.
Sift together flour, baking powder and salt.
Add to mixture
Bake in greased 9″ round or 8″ square
pan at 375° (moderate) 20 to
25 minutes.
Remove from oven and at once spread top with butter, then sift powdered sugar mixed with cinnamon over cake.
Serve warm.
Makes 6 to 8 servings.