3 c. flour, sifted
1 c. sugar
2 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 lb. butter
1/2 pt. sour cream
3 yolks
1/2 tsp. vanilla
Prune or apricot butter
3 egg whites
6 tbsp. granulated sugar
Nuts, chopped

Mix flour, sugar, baking powder and shortening as for pie crust dough. Add sour cream, egg yolks and vanilla. Mix together thoroughly. Pat into a baking pan. Spread prune or apricot butter on top. Bake for 45 minutes at 350 degrees. Make meringue from egg whites and sugar. Spread on top of baked cake and sprinkle with chopped nuts. Brown to a delicate brown color 15 minutes.