Author :: Mrs Liz
Category :: Sweets For The Sweet
Ingredients ::
- 1/2 cup shortening
- 1/2 sugar
- 1 egg
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- 1-1/2 cup flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1-1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 cup milk
- Date filling:
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 Tablesoop flour
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1/4 cup chopped nuts
- 1/4 cup chopped dates
From: Adeline Flasch, of West Bend, and
Darceal Jordan, of Kewaskum, WI
In a bowl, cream shortening, sugar and vanilla. Add egg; beat thoroughly. Add sifted dry ingredients alternately with milk.
Spread half of the batter in a greased 8 inch square pan.
In another bowl, mix all the date filling ingredients. Cover the batter with this filling.
Spread the remaining half of batter on top.
Bake in a 350 degree oven for 45 minutes.
Top with sugar and cinnamon, if desired.
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