You are here  Microwave Apple Cake    All-purpose flour 1 Cup
(16 tbs)   Baking powder 1 1⁄2 Teaspoon   Salt 1⁄2 Teaspoon  
Granulated sugar 1 Tablespoon   Shortening 1⁄4 Cup (4 tbs)  
Whole egg 1 , slightly beaten   Milk 1⁄4 Cup (4 tbs)   Tart
apples 4 Cup (64 tbs), sliced, pared and cored   Cinnamon 1⁄2
Teaspoon   Nutmeg 1⁄4 Teaspoon   Granulated sugar 2 Tablespoon 
Apricot jam 1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs)   Butter 2 Tablespoon, melted  1)
Sift together the flour, baking powder, salt and 1 tablespoon of
granulated sugar in a medium-large bowl. 2) Use 2 knives to cut
the shortening into the flour till the mixture is mealy. 3) In
the center of the mixture, make a well and drop in the milk and
egg. 4) Stir in the flour mixture in order to form a smooth
batter. 5) Turn the batter into a buttered 2-quart mold. 6) On
top of the batter, arrange the apples. Push the halfway into the
dough. 7) Mix together the cinnamon, nutmeg and 2 tablespoons of
sugar in a small bowl. 8) Over the apples, sprinkle the mixture.
Dot with the apr