4 c. huckleberries, strawberries, blackberries, boysenberries, elderberries or blueberries
1 c. sugar
1 3/4 c. flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1/8 tsp. salt
1/2 c. shortening
1 c. sugar
2 eggs
1/2 c. milk
1/3 tsp. almond extract or vanilla

Cook berries with 1 cup of sugar for 10 minutes or until soft. Pour into a greased cake pan or iron skillet. Mix together the flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside. Cream shortening with sugar until fluffy. Add eggs and beat thoroughly. Stir in small amount of dry ingredients and milk alternately, beating well after each addition. Flavor with almond extract or vanilla. Pour batter over berry mixture and bake at 350 degrees for 40-50 minutes. Loosen cake from sides and turn out onto serving plate. Suggestion: Serve topped with whipped cream or ice cream.