Picnic Caramel Cake

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup shortening
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
• Pinch of salt
• 1 cup + 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 2/3 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 eggs, unbeaten
• 1/2 cup nuts

Instructions

1. Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly oil a 9 inch square baking pan.
2. Soften shortening.
3. Sift in dry ingredients.
4. Add milk and mix until flour is dampened; beat for 2 minutes.
5. Add vanilla extract, eggs and nuts; beat for 1 minute.
6. Bake for 35 minutes in prepared pan.

Nutrition

Per serving: 211 calories, 10 grams fat, 25 milligrams cholesterol, 90 milligrams sodium, 28 grams carbohydrates, 3 grams protein, 1 gram fiber