Corncake

3/4 cup sugar1/4 cup soft shortening1 egg1/2 cup milk1-1/2 cups sifted flour2 tsp. baking powder1/2 tsp. salt Mix thoroughly sugar, shortening, egg; stir in milk; sift together and stir in (flour, baking powder and salt. Spread batter in greased and floured 9″ square pan. Sprinkle with desired topping. Bake until toothpick thrust into center of…