SHORTCAKE SQUARES

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"Homemade goodness abounds in this recipe from my aunt," writes Pat Walter of Pine Island, Minnesota. "And there isn't any need to shape individual cakes-just cut squares out of the pan and top them with fruit."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

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Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup shortening
1 egg
1/2 cup milk
2 tablespoons butter, softened
Sweetened raspberries or fruit of your choice
Whipped cream

Steps:

In a bowl, combine flour, baking powder, sugar and salt; cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. In a bowl, whisk the egg and milk until well blended; add to dry ingredients. Stir with a fork just until moistened. Pat into a greased 9-in. square baking pan. Bake at 375° for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into squares. Split each square horizontally and butter the cut sides. Top with berries and whipped cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 211 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 32mg cholesterol, Sodium 304mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.