Cherry Streusel

Name: Cherry Streusel
Ingredients: 2 1/2 c. flour; 3/4 c. sugar; 1 tsp. salt; 3/4 c. brown sugar; 1/4 c. shortening; 1/4 c. butter; 1 tsp. baking powder; 1 tsp. baking soda; 1 unbeaten egg; 1 c. buttermilk; 1 can cherry pie filling

11 ingredients

11 steps

Ingredients

2 1/2 c. flour
3/4 c. sugar
1 tsp. salt
3/4 c. brown sugar
1/4 c. shortening
1/4 c. butter
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1 unbeaten egg
1 c. buttermilk
1 can cherry pie filling

Directions

1

Combine the flour, sugar and salt.
2

Cut shortening and butter into crumbs.
3

Reserve 1 cup for topping.
4

Stir in baking powder and baking soda.
5

Add egg and buttermilk.
6

Beat at low speed for 1 1/2 minutes.
7

Turn into a 13 x 9-inch pan, well-greased and floured.
8

Bake at 350° for 30 minutes, then turn to 400°.
9

Remove cake from oven; quickly spread cherry pie filling over top.
10

Cover with reserved crumbs that have been mixed with 1 tablespoon butter and nuts, as desired.
11

Bake 15 minutes more.