Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 2 cups flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 1 1/2 cups strawberries, crushed
  • 1/2 cup pecans, chopped
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg

Method

  • Cream butter and sugar. Add beaten egg and mix.
  • Sift together flour, baking powder and salt. Add alternately with milk. Do not beat -- just fold lightly together. Pour one-half of batter into a greased 8 x 8 inch pan.
  • Combine crushed strawberries, pecans, 1/4 cup sugar and nutmeg.
  • Pour one-half of strawberry mixture over the batter in pan. Top with remaining cake batter, then the remaining strawberry mixture.
  • Bake in a 375 degree oven for 35 to 40 minutes. Suggestion: Serve warm topped with whipped cream or cool whip.