Blueberry Cake [1]

2 oz. vegetable shortening

4.7 oz. granulated sugar

1 large egg (slightly beaten)

1 tsp. vanilla extract

7 oz. cups all-purpose flour

3 tsp. baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

6 fl oz. milk (whole milk)

1.2 oz. flour

3 oz. fresh or whole frozen blueberries (unthawed)

Sugar for sprinkling (Raw or turbinado sugar is nice)

1

Cream together shortening and sugar
2

Add 1 slightly beaten egg and vanilla
3

In another bowl, combine the 1 1/2 cups flour, baking powder and salt. Add flour mixture to the creamed mixture alternately with the milk
4

In a small bowl, stir together the 1/4 cup flour and blueberries, then gently fold berries into batter
5

Pour into 8 or 9-inch baking dish and sprinkle top with sugar
6

Bake at 350*F (175*C) for 35 minutes

Cooks Note

Makes 6 to 8 servings