Cinnamon Pudding Cake

By Addie

"My mother related to me, that she used to love this cake when growing up, so much so, that when dating my father, those two polished off an entire warm cake in one sitting." Virginia McDowell. Jefferson City, Mo. 1963.

Ingredients

• 1 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 tablespoon butter
• 2 teaspoon baking powder
• 2 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 1/2 cup cold water
• 2 cup sifted flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoon butter
• 1 cup milk
• 1/2 cup nuts (optional)

Preparation

Step 1

Combine brown sugar, cold water, 2 tablespoon butter in saucepan. Bring to a boil. Cool. Sift flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. Cream the rest of butter with flour mixture; add milk slowly. Spread in a 9'x9' pan. Pour brown sugar mixture over batter, and sprinkle with chopped nuts. Bake at 350 degrees for 35-40 minutes. Serve warm with whipped cream. This cake is a wonderfully yummy treat!