Monday, September 13, 2021

CHERRY CRUMB COFFEE CAKE

1/4 cup solid shortening
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1/2 cup milk or cream
1 and 1/2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt

Cream together shortening and granulated sugar. Add egg and beat. Blend in milk or cream.

Sift together the 1 and 1/2 cups of sifted all-purpose flour, the baking powder, and the salt. Add to the shortening mixture and blend.

Spread the batter in a 9-inch square baking pan which has been rubbed with shortening.

TOPPING:
1 can (1 lb) unsweetened cherries
1/2 stick butter, melted
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon

Drain the cherries. Mix together the 1/2 cup flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Add the melted butter and blend.

Place the drained cherries on top of the cake. Sprinkle crumb topping over the cherries. Bake cake in a preheated 375 degree oven for 30 to 35 minutes or until done.



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