1 well buttered 9x 13x 2inch oven proof dish/pan
1 1/2 cups sugar
1/2 cup butter or vegetable shortening
1 large egg
1 1/2 cup all purpose flour
1 cup whole wheat flour
2 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp sea salt
3/4 cup milk
2 cups fresh berries ( if strawberries, halve them, if frozen then they must be well drained and must fill 2 cups)
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon(optional)
1/2 cup butter
Method:
PREHEAT OVEN 350F
Cream 3/4 cup sugar with the 1/2 cup butter until light and fluffy.
Add the egg and beat well to combine.
Meanwhile in a medium bowl mix the flours together then remove 1/2 cup of the mixed flours and set aside.
Add the 2 1/2 tsp baking powder to the 2 cups mixed flour,along with the sea salt, mix well to combine then stir this into the egg mix alternatively with the milk, beating well to combine and produce a smooth batter.
Spread this batter into the buttered dish and top with the berries.
In a small bowl combine the 1/2 cup mixed flours with the cinnamon & 1/2 cup sugar, mix with hands to form "breadcrumbs".
Sprinkle this mix over the berries and bake on a lined cookie sheet 40-50 mins
Remove from oven and cool in pan on a wire rack, cut into slices/squares & serve warm.
Variations for a more caramelly cake use brown sugar!
