Quick Lunchbox Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 1/4 c. all-purpose flour
2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
1 c. firmly packed brown sugar
2 eggs
1/4 c. soft butter
1 lb. canned fruit cocktail with juice (undrained)
12 oz. bag semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/2 c. chopped nuts (optional)

Preparation

Grease and flour bottom of a 13 x 9-inch pan.
Combine all ingredients except chocolate chips and nuts in large bowl.
Blend at lowest speed of electric mixer.
Beat 2 minutes at medium speed.
After final beating, stir in 1/2 bag of chocolate chips. Pour batter into pan.
Sprinkle remainder of chips and nuts on top.
Bake at 305\u00b0 for 35 to 40 minutes.