Ingredients

  • 2 c. packed brown sugar
  • 2 1/2 c. all purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 c. butter or margarine, softened
  • 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 c. chopped pecans
  • 1/2 c. milk
  • 1 Tbsp. baking powder
  • whipped topping and pecan halves (optional)

Method

  • In mixing bowl combine sugar, flour and salt.
  • Cut in butter until mixture resembles a coarse meal.
  • Remove 1 cup mixture and combine with cinnamon and nuts; set aside. To remaining crumb mixture add milk and baking powder.
  • Spread into a greased13 x 9 x 2 inch baking pan.
  • Sprinkle the reserved crumb topping over batter.
  • Bake at 350° for 30 minutes or until cake tests done. Cut into squares.
  • Garnish with whipped topping and a pecan half if desired.