Ingredients
10 tablespoons shortening1/4 cup butter, softened1 cup sugar2 large eggs, room temperature2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour3 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt2/3 cup buttermilkSTREUSEL TOPPING:2/3 cup all-purpose flour1/2 cup sugar1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon ground allspice1/2 cup butter, softened2 cups sliced fresh strawberriesWhipped cream
Preparation
Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream shortening, butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating well after each addition. Transfer to a 10 to 12-in. cast-iron or other ovenproof skillet.
For streusel topping, in a small bowl, mix flour, sugar, cinnamon and allspice; cut in butter until crumbly. Sprinkle over batter. Top with strawberries. Bake until center is puffed and edges are golden brown, 50-60 minutes. Serve warm with whipped cream.
