Emerald Isle Cake

by Elaine 2004/2/26 16:27

1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
2 eggs
1 3/4 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup milk

In a bowl cream the butter and sugar. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Blend in vanilla extract.

Combine the dry ingredients and add alternately with the milk, beating until smooth. Spread in a greased 9-inch square pan. Bake in a preheated 350 degree F oven for 40 minutes or until tests done.

Glaze
1 cup powdered sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons milk or Irish whiskey
2 drops green food coloring
Slivered almonds, sliced

Combine the sugar and liquid, beating until smooth and fairly thin. Add coloring and spread on the warm cake. Sprinkle with almonds.