Cherries 'N' Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. sugar
2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 c. shortening
1 c. milk
1 tsp. vanilla
4 c. cherries, drained (two 16 oz. cans, reserve juice)
1 c. sugar
2 c. hot juice and water

Preparation

Combine sugar, flour, salt and baking powder in large mixer bowl.
Add shortening, milk and vanilla.
Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes.
Pour into greased and floured 9 x 13-inch pan.
Cover with drained cherries.
Sprinkle with 1 cup sugar, then pour on the 2 cups liquid.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 40 minutes.
Cover with foil for last 15 minutes.
Serve warm with ice cream or Cool Whip.