Beat to a smooth cream and then spread on the cake.


ENGLISH SEED CAKES

Three-quarters cup of sugar,
One egg,
Five tablespoons of shortening,
Two cups of flour,
Four teaspoons of baking powder,
Three-quarters cup of milk,
Two tablespoonfuls of caraway seeds.

Place in a mixing bowl and beat to mix. Pour into a well-greased pan
and place the following mixture on top:

Place in a mixing bowl

Six tablespoons of flour,
Four tablespoons of brown sugar,
One and one-half tablespoons of caraway seeds,
Two tablespoonfuls of shortening.

Rub between the fingers until fine and crumbly. Spread over the top of
the cake and bake in a moderate oven for thirty-five minutes.

To prepare the pan: Use a deep layer-cake pan and grease it. Then line
with paper and grease again.