Berry Split Cake

Ingredients

• 2 cups flour
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 4 teaspoons baking powder
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 3 tablespoons shortening
• ¾ cup milk
• 1 quart berries

Method

1. 1 Sift flour, salt, baking powder, and sugar together in a bowl.
2. 2 Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
3. 3 Add milk and stir until a soft dough forms.
4. 4 Lightly smooth dough and place in a greased deep layer cake tin.
5. 5 Bake in a 425°F oven for 20 to 25 minutes.
6. 6 Split the cake while hot and spread with crushed, sweetened berries.