Spiced Pecan Busy-Day Cake

Ingredients

Cake

• 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
• 2/3 cup sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg (or allspice)
• 2/3 cup milk
• 1/4 cup margarine, softened (or butter)
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans (or walnuts)

Topping

• 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons margarine, softened (or butter)
• 1 tablespoon milk
• 1/2 cup flaked coconut
• 1/4 cup chopped nuts (optional)

Directions

1. 1

   For cake: In a bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and nutmeg. Add milk, margarine, egg, and vanilla.

2. 2

   Beat with an electric mixer on low speed till combined. Beat on medium speed for 1 minute. Add nuts and stir to combine.

3. 3

   Pour batter into a greased 8x8" METAL pan (or 8-1/2" or 9" round pan) and bake at 350F for 25-30 minutes.

4. 4

   For topping: In a bowl, beat sugar and margarine till combined. Stir in milk, coconut, and nuts (if using.).

5. 5

   Spread over WARM cake in pan and broil about 4" from heat for 2-4 minutes, or until crispy and golden.