Quick Lunchbox Cake

By dette

My mother made this when we were kids in the 50's. It's not messy and easy to handle. It really does go well in a lunchbox..
Judy Fingerson
Auburn, WA

Ingredients

• 1/4 c. all-purpose flour
• 2 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 c. brown sugar, packed
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1/4 c. butter, softened
• 1 c. fruit cocktail, drained
• 1/2 c. semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1/2 c. chopped nuts.

Preparation

Step 1

Combine all ingredients except chocolate chips and nuts. Blend well with an electric hand mixer on low speed. Pour batter into a greased and floured 13 x 9 baking pan. Sprinkle chips and nuts over batter. Bake at 350 degrees for 35-40 minutes. Cool and cut into squares. Makes 16 servings.