2 c. brown sugar
1/2 c. butter
2 c. flour
1/2 c. chopped nuts (optional)
1 egg
1 scant c. buttermilk
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. vanilla

Mix first 4 ingredients until pretty fine, like pie. Take out 1 cup mixture and set aside. Add to mixture egg, buttermilk, soda, vanilla, and mix well. Put into 9 x 12 inch pan and sprinkle with reserved crumbs. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.

ICING:

Take about 1/2 cup confectioners sugar and mix with a little milk and add above 1/4 teaspoon maple flavoring. Make thin enough to drizzle over top of cake when done and cool.

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adventure - the adventure of a future yet to unfold - or the war - the
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