1 2/3 c. sifted all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 c. butter
3/4 c. sugar
2 eggs
2/3 c. milk
1/2 tsp. vanilla
Sliced almonds

Sift together flour, baking powder and salt. Cream butter. Gradually add 3/4 cup sugar creaming well. Blend in unbeaten eggs, one at a time, beating well after each. Combine milk and vanilla, add alternately with dry ingredients to creamed mixture, beginning and ending with dry ingredients. Blend well after each addition on low speed.

Grease 9 x 9 inch pan. Line with wax paper, then grease again. Spread batter evenly. Pour topping evenly over batter. Sprinkle with sliced almonds. Bake 35-40 minutes at 350 degrees. Cook 5 minutes and remove from pan.

TOPPING:

1 c. firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 c. sour cream
1 tbsp. butter
2 tsp. cornstarch
1/2 tsp. vanilla

Mix well. Stir in 1/3 cup chopped almonds.