Hamburger Scramble
1/2 pound ground beef
2 tablespoons shortening
4 eggs
1/2 c. chopped pimiento
1/4 c. chopped onion
1 T. salt
1/4 t. pepper
Brown meat in shortening in frying pan. Pour off shortening. Beat eggs, add pimiento, onion, and seasonings. Add egg mixture to meat. Stir occasionally until eggs are firm. 4 servings.
Date and Nut Spice Cake
3/4 c. butter
2 c. brown sugar
3 eggs
3 c. cake flour
1 t. baking powder
3/4 t. baking soda
1/2 t. salt
1 t. nutmeg
1/2 t. cinnamon
1 c. buttermilk
1 t. vinegar combined with buttermilk
1 c. chopped pecans
1 c. dates cut in small pieces and combined with 2 T. flour (extra)
Cream butter and add brown sugar a small amount at a time. Add eggs one at a time and beat well. Add dry ingredients tha have been sifted together alternately with buttermilk and vinegar. Last, add nuts and dates, folding only until blended. Pour batter into two 8 or 9 inch square pans that have been greased and floured. Bake at 350 degrees for about 50 to 60 minutes. When cake is done, allow to stand on cake cooler 10 minutes, then turn out and allow to cool. Ice with Carmel icing.
Note: Since this recipe makes two cakes, why not freeze one for the future? You may frost with carmel icing or leave plain.
Carmel Icing
1/2 c. butter
1 c. brown sugar
1/4 c. milk
1 1/2 c. confectioners sugar
Melt butter, add brown sugar, and allow to boil for 3 to 4 minutes. Add milk and mix well, then add confectioners sugar a small amount at a time, beating continuously for 2 minutes. This icing can be used at once or allowed to cool slightly to a thicker spreading consistency.
Menu Suggestion: For lunch or supper - Hamburger Scramble, Potato Chips, Crisp relishes, Date and Nut Spice Cake with Carmel Icing.
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