1 c. sifted all-purpose flour
1/3 c. sugar
2 tsp. baking powder
3/4 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. salt
1 well-beaten egg
1/3 c. Pet (evaporated) milk
1/3 c. water
3 tbsp. melted shortening
1/4 c. sugar
3/4 tsp. cinnamon

Grease a heavy 9-inch skillet. Cover the bottom with 1 layer of heavy brown wrapping paper cut to fit. Grease top layer of paper. Sift together first 5 ingredients into bowl. Mix together the egg, Pet milk, water and shortening. Add all at once, to flour mixture; mix quickly but thoroughly. Pour into prepared skillet.

Sprinkle with mixture of 1/4 cup sugar and 3/4 teaspoons cinnamon. Cover and bake on top of range over very low heat 30 minutes or until firm to the touch. Lift out carefully and remove paper while still hot. Decorate with shelled walnut halves, if desired. Serve warm or cold. Makes one 9-inch cake.

If you would like to bake the cake in the oven you do not put the paper in the skillet. Uncovered skillet on center shelf of the oven at 375°F for 25 minutes or until firm to the touch.