This nut and chocolate chip topped cake is great for a morning coffee-klatsch or to serve kids after school with a tall, cool glass of milk.

Preparation time:   15 min Baking time:   35 min Oven temp:   350 degrees F

For 1 13-by-9-inch cake you will need: 2 cups brown sugar, well-packed 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup (1 stick) soft butter or margarine 1 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. salt 1 tsp. vanilla 1 cup milk 1 egg 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

 

1. Blend brown sugar, flour and butter or margarine until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Remove 1 cup of the mixture and reserve. 2. To remaining mixture add the baking powder, salt, vanilla, milk and egg. Mix until smooth and blended. 3. Butter a 13-by-9-inch cake pan. Turn batter into the pan, spreading it evenly. 4. Sprinkle reserved crumbs over evenly, then sprinkle with chocolate chips and walnuts. 5. Bake 30 to 35 minutes until cake pulls away from the sides of the pan and the center tests is done.