Blueberry Buckle Cake

A snack cake bursting with blueberries and a crunchy streusel topping.

Recipe Ingredients:

3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup vegetable shortening
1 large egg
1/2 cup milk
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups blueberries, fresh or frozen and thawed
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 cup butter, softened

Cooking Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease one 8x8x2-inch baking pan.
2. With electric mixer, cream together 3/4 cup sugar, shortening, and egg.
3. In a separate bowl mix together 2 cups flour, baking powder and salt. Stir into sugar mixture, alternating with milk. Stir in blueberries. Pour into prepared baking pan.
4. To make topping: Combine 1/2 cup sugar, 1/3 cup flour, cinnamon, and butter. Sprinkle evenly over cake batter.
5. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until tested done when wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.

Makes 12 servings.