English Tea Cakes

This recipe came from a little cafe in Tipp City, Ohio. These petite cakes are so good but very rich with the sauce on top. Instead of pecans, I have also used walnuts.

• Ready In: 55 mins
• Serves: 12

Ingredients

• 1  cup sugar
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1  cup flour
• 1  teaspoon baking soda
• 1  egg, lightly beaten
• 1 1⁄2 cups  sour  pie cherries, in water, drained
• 1⁄2 cup pecans, chopped

• Sauce

• 1⁄2 cup butter
• 1  cup sugar
• 1  teaspoon vanilla
• 1⁄2 cup margarine
• 1⁄2 cup evaporated milk

Directions

1. Sift together the sugar, salt flour and baking soda.
2. Add egg. Stir in cherries and nuts.
3. Pour into greased 8 inch square baking dish or ramekins. Bake at 350°F for 45 minutes.
4. To make sauce: Cook together butter, margarine, sugar and milk. Add vanilla and simmer for 2 minutes.