2 sticks butter
2 c. sifted flour
2 tbsp. cold water
1 c. boiling water
1 tsp. almond flavoring
3 eggs

FROSTING:

2 c. sifted confectioners' sugar
1 tbsp. butter
4 tbsp. cream
1 tsp. vanilla
Dash of salt
1/2 c. chopped nuts

Cut one stick butter into one cup flour until it resembles coarse meal. Add cold water and stir. Divide dough in half. Press each half into a 3 x 12 inch oblong on ungreased cookie sheet.

Place 1 cup boiling water and one stick butter in pan. Bring to boil. Add flavoring and remove from heat. Stir in one cup flour. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Spread this mixture on the oblongs on cookie sheet. Bake at 425 degrees for 45 minutes. Meanwhile combine frosting ingredients. Beat until smooth. Frost cakes while hot. Serve warm.