Pie-Snacking Cake

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1 1/2 cups flour
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1/2 cup chopped nuts
• 1/2 cup dried fruit

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour an 8 inch square pan.
2. In a medium bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then stir in the vanilla.
3. Combine the baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and flour; stir into the creamed mixture alternately with the milk. Fold in the nuts and dried fruits.
4. Spread evenly into the prepared pan.
5. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
6. Cool cake in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack and cool completely.

Interesting Facts

• Pie-snacking cake is an American classic.
• Pie-snacking cake is a great way to use up leftover nuts and dried fruit.
• Pie-snacking cake can be served warm or cold.