Cinnamon Flop

It is no secret that I LOVE cookbooks.  I truly adore them, especially those that were put together by groups as fundraisers and that sort of thing.  These always have the best recipes, tried and true family recipes.

Today's recipe comes from just that type of cookbook.  I got the cookbook as a wedding gift, and exploring it early in our marriage I found this recipe.  It has stood the test of time.  I don't make it often now,  my daughter does.  The name is shorted to just "Flop" around our house.

1  1/2 C sugar
1 1/2 T shortening ( I use vegetable oil)
1 1/2 C milk
1/2 tsp salt
3 C flour
3 tsp baking powder

Mix sugar, shortening and milk.  Sift together salt, flour, and baking powder.  Add dry mixture and mix well.  Spread batter into a greased 11x15in jelly roll pan.

Topping:

3/4 C brown sugar
3 tsp cinnamon
3 Tbsp flour
1 1/2 sticks margarine (chilled)

Frosting:
1 C powdered sugar
1 - 3 Tbsp milk

Mix topping and put on top of batter.  Slice Margarine thinly lengthwise and place on topping.  Bake at 350* for 20 - 25 minutes.  Mix powdered sugar with milk. Drizzle with this frosting while still quite warm.