Cherry Streusel - cooking recipe

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

Preparation

Combine the flour, sugar and salt.
Cut shortening and butter into crumbs.
Reserve 1 cup for topping.
Stir in baking powder and baking soda.
Add egg and buttermilk.
Beat at low speed for 1 1/2 minutes.
Turn into a 13 x 9-inch pan, well-greased and floured.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 30 minutes, then turn to 400\u00b0.
Remove cake from oven; quickly spread cherry pie filling over top.
Cover with reserved crumbs that have been mixed with 1 tablespoon butter and nuts, as desired.
Bake 15 minutes more.