Strawberry Ripple Cake

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1 egg, beaten
• 2 cups flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup milk
• 1 1/2 cups strawberries, crushed
• 1/2 cup pecans, chopped
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg

Directions

1. 1

   Cream butter and sugar. Add beaten egg and mix.

2. 2

   Sift together flour, baking powder and salt. Add alternately with milk. Do not beat -- just fold lightly together. Pour one-half of batter into a greased 8 x 8 inch pan.

3. 3

   Combine crushed strawberries, pecans, 1/4 cup sugar and nutmeg.

4. 4

   Pour one-half of strawberry mixture over the batter in pan. Top with remaining cake batter, then the remaining strawberry mixture.

5. 5

   Bake in a 375 degree oven for 35 to 40 minutes. Suggestion: Serve warm topped with whipped cream or cool whip.