Maple Syrup Nut Cake

Ingredients

2 1/4 c flour
3 t baking powder
1 c maple syrup
1/2 c milk
1 c nuts
1/2 c sugar
1 t salt
1/2 c soft shortening
2 eggs

Instructions

Sift dry ingredients together into bowl. Add syrup, shortening and milk; beat 2 minutes. Add eggs and beat 2 minutes. Add choppeed nuts and mix well. Pour into 2 greased and floured 9" pans. Bake in 350� oven for 25 to 30 minutes. Frost. By Pamela Graves Serves 18