Picnic Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Sift together flour, baking powder, salt and jack frost sugar into large bowl.
2. 2
   Add shortening and all of the milk.
3. 3
   Mix until blended.
4. 4
   Beat 1 minute or 150 strokes.
5. 5
   Add vanilla and eggs.
6. 6
   Beat 2 minutes longer or 300 strokes.
7. 7
   Pour into greased wax paper-lined 9-inch square pan.
8. 8
   Bake in moderate oven (375 F.) 35-40 minutes or until done.
9. 9
   Just before removing cake from oven, sprinkle with chocolate bits.
10. 10
    Return to oven for 3 minutes or until chocolate is melted.
11. 11
    Spread chocolate evenly over cake.
12. 12
    Garnish with marshmallows and nuts if desired.