Kuchen - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3/4 c. sugar
1/2 c. shortening
2 large eggs
1/2 tsp. lemon extract
1/4 tsp. almond extract
1 c. milk
2 c. sifted flour
1/4 tsp. mace or cinnamon
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
2 c. fruit

Preparation

Cream together the shortening and sugar.
Add eggs, one at a time, and beat well.
Add sifted dry ingredients alternately with milk and extract and beat well.
Spread in greased pan and cover with fruit (blueberries, apples, prunes, plums, etc.).
Fresh cranberries can be used, mixed with 1/2 cup of water and 1/2 cup of sugar, cooked until cranberries pop open, then cooled. Sprinkle with sugar and then put on crumb topping.
Bake in 375\u00b0 oven for 40 minutes.