Cherry Coffee Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Sift together flour, baking powder, salt and sugar.
2. 2
   Place in a large mixing bowl; work in shortening.
3. 3
   Add milk.
4. 4
   Spread into a greased 13 x 9-inch pan; set aside.
5. 5
   For filling, combine sugar, cornstarch and salt in saucepan.
6. 6
   Drain cherries, reserving the juice.
7. 7
   Set aside cherries and add juice to pan.
8. 8
   Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened and bubbly; cook and stir 2 minutes more.
9. 9
   Remove from heat; stir in the extract.
10. 10
    Stir in cherries; cool slightly.
11. 11
    Spread on dough.
12. 12
    For topping, combine sugar, flour and cinnamon in small bowl.
13. 13
    Cut in butter until crumbly; sprinkle over filling.
14. 14
    Bake at 350 degrees for 50-55 minutes, or until bubbly and cake tests done.