2 tbsp. shortening
1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. sweet milk
1 c. flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1 can cherries
1 c. sugar

Spread mixture of shortening, sugar, milk, flour, baking powder and salt in baking dish. Heat the cherries and 1 cup sugar and pour over batter. Bake at 375 degrees for 30 minutes.