Mile A Minute Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 3/4 c. flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/3 c. shortening
1 1/3 c. brown sugar
2 eggs
1/2 c. milk
1/2 lb. dates, chopped
1/2 c. nuts, chopped

Preparation

Sift flour.
Measure and sift again with the baking powder, salt and spices.
Combine all ingredients in the order given, adding the chopped dates and chopped nuts last.
Beat all together 5 minutes.
Bake in a 9-inch square pan in a moderate oven (350\u00b0) for 50 to 60 minutes.
Ice with Peanut Butter Icing.