Cherry Bars

This recipe has been a family favorite for a long time.  I found this recipe, called "Coffee Cake," in a family cookbook.  Once I made it, I realized it was the same thing we often made growing up, only we called them Cherry Bars.  

These are good for breakfast (I made these and stuck them in the freezer for our church potluck on Sunday) or a dessert (topped with whipped cream).  Either way, they are easy and people who can't have dairy appreciate their dairy-free-ness.  :o)

Cherry Bars

1 cup canola OR vegetable oil

4 eggs

1 cup sugar

1 tsp baking powder

2 cups flour

Mix all ingredients together.  Spread 1/2 mixture in the bottom of a 9x13 pan.  Spread one can pie filling (cherry or your choice) on top of this and spread the rest of the batter on top.  Top with a mixture of cinnamon and sugar.  (I start with about 1/3 cup sugar and add cinnamon to taste.  Use more or less sugar to suit your taste.) 

Bake 350 for 40 minutes or until golden brown on top.