Ingredients
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1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
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6 tablespoons granulated sugar
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/3 cup solid shortening
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1/2 cup whole milk
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2 tablespoons butter, melted
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1/2 cup dark brown sugar
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2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1 large egg
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1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
- Grease and flour a 9 inch square pan.
- In a large bowl mix together the flour, baking powder, sugar and salt.
- Cut in the shortening with a pastry blender to the size of small peas.
- In a separate small bowl, beat the egg well; then stir in the milk and vanilla.
- Add the egg-milk mixture to the flour mixture all at once.
- Stir carefully until just blended.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Drizzle top with melted butter.
- In a small bowl mix together brown sugar, 2 tablespoons flour and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon.
- Sprinkle on top of cake.
- Pour batter into prepared pan.
- Bake t 425 degrees F for 15 to 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.