Cherry Pudding Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1 c. sugar
4 Tbsp. shortening
1/2 c. milk
1/2 tsp. vanilla
2 c. pitted cherries, drained (reserve juice)
1 c. hot cherry juice (add water if necessary)

Preparation

Preheat oven to 375\u00b0.
Grease an 8-inch square pan.
Sift flour, 1/2 cup of sugar, salt and baking powder together.
Add shortening, milk and vanilla and mix well.
Pour into pan and cover with cherries.
Sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup of sugar over top.
Pour hot cherry juice over top and bake for 40 to 45 minutes.
Serve warm.
Makes 6 servings.